How To Make a Gin Basil Smash

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  • Prep Time

    3 mins

  • Total Time

    3 mins

  • Servings

    1

  • Calories

    428 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

How To Make a Gin Basil Smash

Deadly but seriously delicious, this gin basil smash has 4 ounces of gin in it! Make sure to take 'er easy!

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Ingredients

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  • 10 leaves fresh basil
  • 2 ounces simple syrup
  • 2 ounces lemon juice
  • 4 ounces good quality gin
  • Ice cubes
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Instructions

  1. Combine basil leaves, simple syrup and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker.Crush the basil till bruised with a muddler, which will release the oils. The juice might start to turn green, this is ok!
  2. Pour in the gin and ice cubes, place lid on top of the shaker.
  3. Shake the container until the outside of the cocktail shaker is freezing cold.This is how you know the drink is cold enough!
  4. Strain into a tall cocktail glass, add additional ice to the top and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 428kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Sodium 34mg (1%) Potassium 94mg (3%) Sugar 42g (84%) Vitamin A 265IU (5%) Vitamin C 22.9mg (25%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 428 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 428kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Sodium 34mg 1%
Potassium 94mg 2%
Sugar 42g 84%
Vitamin A 265IU 5%
Vitamin C 22.9mg 25%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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