How To Make a Gin Basil Smash
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How To Make a Gin Basil Smash
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How To Make a Gin Basil Smash involves bruising fresh basil leaves with simple syrup and lemon juice to extract their aromatic oils. This mixture provides a fresh herbal base that pairs with the citrusy lemon and sweet syrup. Adding good-quality gin and ice, the concoction is vigorously shaken until very chilled, creating a well-integrated and balanced cocktail.
The cocktail is then strained into a tall glass over fresh ice cubes, producing a cool, smooth drink with vibrant herbal notes and bright acidity. The muddling step is key to imparting basil's unique flavor without leaving large leaf pieces in the final drink. The result is a crisp, fragrant cocktail suitable for warm weather or as a refreshing aperitif.
Ingredients
- 10 leaves basil fresh
- 2 ounces simple syrup
- 2 ounces lemon juice
- 4 ounces gin good quality
- ice cubes
Instructions
- 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!
- Pour in the gin and ice cubes, place lid on top of the shaker.
- Shake the container until the outside of the cocktail shaker is freezing cold.This is how you know the drink is cold enough!
- Strain into a tall cocktail glass, add additional ice to the top and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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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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