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Gin Basil Smash

Garden basil, gin and vivid lemon

An adapted working measure. Press the basil in the shaker before adding the liquid, then fine strain.

  • Contemporary
  • Gin
  • Shaken
  • Citrus
  • Herbal
Gin Basil Smash cocktail in its intended service glass

Ingredients

Makes
One drink
  • Gin60 ml
  • Fresh lemon juice25 ml
  • Simple syrup15 ml
  • Basil8 leaves

Garnish

  • Basil leafBasil leaf

Method

  1. 01

    Gently press basil in the shaker. Add gin, lemon and syrup.

  2. 02

    Shake with fresh ice.

  3. 03

    Fine strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.

  4. 04

    Finish with basil leaf and serve immediately.

On the palate

Garden basil, gin and vivid lemon. An adapted working measure. Press the basil in the shaker before adding the liquid, then fine strain.

The story

The measures on this page are a usable working specification. Glass size, ice and the sweetness of a particular bottle can change the result, so taste before service.

House notes

Working library specification. An adapted working measure. Press the basil in the shaker before adding the liquid, then fine strain. Use the bottle label for strength; liqueur sweetness and alcohol content vary.

One serve. Prepare to order for the best temperature and texture.

Please enjoy responsibly.

Gin Basil Smash · DUKAI