A gin basil smash is as refreshing as cocktails come.
Sip, sip, ahh!
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Sometimes the simplest cocktails are the best ones.
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A gin basil smash may only have five ingredients (including the ice!
Its simple to make, and the muddled basil leaves give the drink a very pretty light green color.
Ingredients in a Gin Basil Smash
You’ll need only five ingredients to make this gin cocktail.
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We havea version made with bourbon, too.
Other Favorite Gin-Based Cocktails:
If gin ranks among your favorite spirits, you’re in luck.
These great drinks highlight this liquor:
Ingredients
8-10basil leaves, plus more for garnish
2 1/2oz.
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)fresh lemon juice
1oz.
Add remaining ingredients:
Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
Fill with ice, and shake:
Add ice, filling shaker 3/4 full.
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Close shaker and shake vigorously 30 seconds or until very chilled.
Strain and garnish:
Fill a rocks glass with ice.
Strain cocktail into glass.
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Garnish with a basil sprig and serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
With so few ingredients, gin really shines in this drink.
For anyone familiar with aMint Julep, youll recognize a smash.
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Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
