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Shake · Cocktail

Gin Basil Smash

Summer, Bright, Smash · Lowball

Coral citrus cocktail in a coupe with a grapefruit garnish

Ingredients

Listed recipe quantities, before ice dilution. Ice, equipment and garnish are additional.

IngredientAmountRole
Gin60 mlBase spirit: flavour and alcoholic structure.
Basil10 leavesFresh or pantry ingredient: follow the stated preparation and unit.
Lemon juice30 mlJuice: acidity, fruit and volume vary by ingredient.
Simple Syrup22.5 mlSweetener or flavoured sweetener; concentration matters.

Method

  1. Muddle basil leaves in a shaker tin.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and ice and shake until chilled.
  3. Double strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  4. Garnish with basil leaves.

Glass: Lowball
Garnish: Basil leaves

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