Libations, DavidK. Wright

Gin Basil Smash

Libations, DavidK. Wright
Gin Basil Smash

Made by: David

Sure, you could muddle some grass clippings and suntan lotion in a cocktail shaker with ice for that taste of summer, but we’ve got a better, tastier recipe that actually contains no SPF. It’s herbal and fresh, and it goes down smooth like a warm August night.

 
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Recipe

GIN BASIL SMASH

Ingredients

  • 6–8 fresh basil leaves

  • 3 slices of English cucumber

  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice

  • 2 ounces Hendrick’s Gin

  • 1 ounce simple syrup (1:1)

  • Ice


Directions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle basil with one slice of cucumber and the lemon juice. 

  2. Add gin and syrup with ice. Shake until cold. 

  3. Double-strain into a rocks glass half filled with ice. 

  4. Garnish with two remaining cucumber slices and a basil sprig.