Basil Smash Cocktail
Elevate your cocktail game with the refreshing and herbaceous Basil Smash Cocktail, a vibrant gin-based drink that balances fresh, zesty citrus with the subtle sweetness of simple syrup. Perfectly muddled fresh basil leaves infuse this concoction with a fragrant, garden-fresh aroma, while bright lemon juice adds a tart zing. In just five minutes, you’ll have a crisp and invigorating drink served over ice and garnished with a sprig of basil, making it as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or simply winding down after a long day, this easy-to-make cocktail is sure to impress. Keywords: Basil Smash Cocktail, gin cocktail recipe, refreshing drinks, fresh basil cocktail, summer drink recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 ounces Gin
- 0.75 ounces Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 ounces Simple syrup
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 sprig Basil sprig
Instructions
Place the basil leaves and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
Gently muddle the basil to release its flavors, but be careful not to tear it into smaller pieces.
Add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and ice cubes to the shaker.
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to thoroughly mix and chill the ingredients.
Strain the cocktail into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice.
Garnish with a fresh basil sprig and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
164 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 48 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
