Gin Basil Smash
This Gin Basil Smash is fresh, flavorful and only requires 4 ingredients to make! It is a delicious combination of gin, fresh basil, lemon juice and simple syrup.
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 193kcal
Cost: $2
Equipment
- 1 Small Saucepan
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
- 1 Jigger
- 1 Rocks Glass
Ingredients
To Make Simple Syrup
- ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
- ½ Cup Water
For the Gin Basil Smash
- 6 Medium Basil Leaves See Note
- ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 oz Gin
- ¾ oz Simple Syrup
Instructions
For the Simple Syrup
- Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then allow it to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat, then transfer the syrup to a heat-safe container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.½ Cup Granulated Sugar, ½ Cup Water
For the Gin Basil Smash
- Combine Basil and lemon juice in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Smash the basil using a muddle or a wooden spoon until the basil is bruised and broken up.6 Medium Basil Leaves, ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- Add the gin and simple syrup to the shaker, then fill it with ice. Shake the cocktail for 30 seconds.2 oz Gin, ¾ oz Simple Syrup
- Then, fill a rocks glass with ice and strain the cocktail into it. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a basil leaf and serve.
Notes
If you have store-bought simple syrup, you can use that instead of making your own!
Be sure to shake the cocktail for 30 seconds. This ensures the cocktail is properly diluted.
If you don't have a muddler, use a wooden spoon to muddle the basil!
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cocktail | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg