Looking for a quick and easy cocktail to make at home? Try our gin basil smash cocktail recipe!
Prep time: 5 minutes
Makes: 1-2 drinks
Ingredients
- 10 basil leaves, removed from stems
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 20ml sugar syrup
- 60ml Three Basil Gin
- Ice for chilling
- Basil sprig to garnish
Method
Step 1
Place basil leaves and Three Basil Gin into a cocktail shaker and muddle together by pressing down lightly with a muddler or spoon and giving a few gentle twists.
Step 2
Add ice to the shaker and shake until chilled and well combined.
Step 3
Pour lemon juice and sugar syrup into the shaker and shake hard for a few seconds.
Step 4
Strain the basil mixture into the glasses.
Step 5
Garnish with fresh basil.
Lastly (and most importantly!), enjoy your very own gin basil smash cocktail!