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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!
Prep Time
3 mins
Total Time
3 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 428 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 leaves fresh basil
- 2 ounces simple syrup
- 2 ounces lemon juice
- 4 ounces good quality gin
- 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
(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
% 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.