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How To Make a Gin Basil Smash
The Gin Basil Smash is a refreshing cocktail that combines fresh basil leaves with lemon juice, simple syrup, and gin. Muddling the basil releases aromatic oils that balance the acidity of the lemon and sweetness of the syrup. Shaken with ice and strained, the drink is served cold with extra ice for a crisp and herbaceous flavor.
Prep Time
3 mins
Total Time
3 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
428 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
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!
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428
% 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.