Discover how to make a Gin Basil Smash using Basil leaves, Gin, Lemon juice and Sugar syrup (2:1) in 6 easy to follow steps

May 7, 2023 · Time to shine some light on this brilliantly refreshing cocktail and show how you can make a perfect Gin Basil Smash at home. A refreshing basil-themed gin cocktail. Gently muddle the basil leaves in your cocktail shaker. Add the other ingredients as well as lots of ice and shake until well-chilled.

Jun 6, 2024 · A gin basil smash may only have five ingredients (including the ice!), but the mixture of basil, lemon juice, simple syrup, and gin makes this drink stand up to any fancy cocktail at the bar. It’s simple to make, and the muddled basil leaves give the …

Aug 30, 2024 · The Gin Basil Smash is a cocktail made with gin, basil and fresh lemon juice, a riff on the popular Whiskey Smash. First published as a recipe in 1887, the Whiskey Smash pairs lemon, mint, sugar and crushed ice as a refreshing summer cocktail.

Jun 11, 2024 · In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the basil leaves. Add remaining ingredients and ice. Shake for 10 to 12 seconds, then double strain over fresh ice into an Old-Fashioned glass. Garnish with a generously leafy basil sprig. *If possible, opt for a gin with savory tones.

May 18, 2016 · This light and drinkable cocktail pairs the bittersweet flavor of grapefruit with botanical gin and sparkling sake for a bubbly finish.

Aug 26, 2023 · Now a full-fledged neo-classic, bartenders know the Gin Basil Smash as a lovely way to answer the call for an herbal refreshing drink (especially in our tragic, post-Chartreuse era).

Aug 23, 2024 · The Basil Smash is a refreshing, herbaceous, and slightly sweet cocktail with a hint of tartness from the lemon juice. The gin adds a layer of complexity with its botanical flavors, while the simple syrup balances the acidity of the lemon.

Nov 28, 2014 · Deadly but seriously delicious, this gin basil smash has 4 ounces of gin in it! Make sure to take 'er easy! This has got to be one of my favorite cocktails and it’s all thanks to Jörg Meyer who owns Le Lion in Hamburg.

Jun 12, 2022 · For this delightful gin basil cocktail, I was torn between calling it a gin basil smash or a basil gimlet. A smash is a simple, variable cocktail that doesn't have a super set definition. Typically a smash cocktail includes some type of liquor, fresh fruit, …