Basil Gin Smash with Lime for Summer Refreshment

The Fabled Alchemist Basil gin smash with muddled fresh basil, lime, and botanical gin over crushed ice. Herbal cocktail for summer, herbaceous and citrus-bright in 5 minutes. 12 minutes

What You Need

Recipe 8-10 fresh basil leaves 2 oz gin (preferably botanical-forward) 1 oz fresh lime juice 3/4 oz simple syrup (or honey syrup for depth) Crushed ice Basil sprig and lime wheel for garnish

Step 1 Place basil leaves in the bottom of your cocktail shaker. Add simple syrup.

Step 2 Add gin and lime juice. Fill shaker with ice.

The Result Basil gin smash with muddled fresh basil, lime, and botanical gin over crushed ice. Herbal cocktail for summer, herbaceous and citrus-bright in 5 minutes.

Basil Gin Smash with Lime for Summer Refreshment

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