Basil Smash

An excellent and light pre-dinner cocktail for warm evenings on the patio.

Ingredients

  • Basil (one bunch)

  • 1 lemon

  • 1 Tbsp simple syrup

  • Gin

  • Ice

  • Cocktail shaker

Directions

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  1. Rinse basil and remove leaves from stem

  2. Combine basil and juice of 1 lemon in bottom of cocktail shaker and muddle for 30 seconds

  3. Add simple syrup, gin, and a handful of ice

  4. Shake for 30 - 60 seconds

    • Tip: go to town shaking this cocktail — the more you do, the more basil flavor will end up in the glass

  5. Strain into an ice-filled glass, garnish with a small spring of fresh basil and/or a lemon wedge