Description
A refreshing basil smash cocktail with a citrus twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 50 ml gin
- 20 ml fresh lemon juice
- 10 ml simple syrup
- 8–10 fresh basil leaves
- Ice cubes
- Soda water (optional)
Instructions
- Muddle basil leaves with lemon juice and simple syrup in a shaker.
- Add gin and ice, then shake well for 15 seconds.
- Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with soda water if desired.
- Garnish with a basil leaf.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup.
- A splash of soda water lightens the drink.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: basil smash cocktail, gin cocktail, refreshing drink