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Gin Basil Smash

Luminous emerald-green infusion of crushed sweet garden basil, crisp juniper gin, and bright lemon.

Gin Shaken Fresh cold ice cubes 3 min · 20% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Crisp sweet basil crown

London Dry Gin 60 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5 ml
Simple Syrup 20 ml
Fresh Sweet Basil Leaves (stems included) 12 leaves

Preparation

Muddle fresh basil leaves and tender stems firmly with lemon juice in the base of a shaker to unlock vivid chlorophyll green.
Add gin, simple syrup, and plenty of hard ice; shake vigorously for 12 seconds.
Double-strain through a fine mesh sieve over fresh ice in a rocks glass and crown with a basil tip.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Every ingredient is already supermarket-easy—just muddle basil firmly in a mason jar and pour through a kitchen tea strainer!

Gin 60 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice 22.5 ml
Sugar Syrup (equal parts sugar & hot water) 20 ml
Handful of Fresh Sweet Basil 12 leaves

At-Home Steps

Mash basil leaves firmly with lemon juice and sugar syrup in a jar using the end of a wooden spoon.
Add gin and ice cubes; shake hard for 12 seconds until glowing green.
Strain through a fine sieve over fresh ice.

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How do you make Gin Basil Smash at home with everyday ingredients?

Every ingredient is already supermarket-easy—just muddle basil firmly in a mason jar and pour through a kitchen tea strainer! Ingredients: 60 ml Gin, 22.5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice, 20 ml Sugar Syrup (equal parts sugar & hot water), 12 leaves Handful of Fresh Sweet Basil. Steps: Mash basil leaves firmly with lemon juice and sugar syrup in a jar using the end of a wooden spoon. Add gin and ice cubes; shake hard for 12 seconds until glowing green. Strain through a fine sieve over fresh ice.

What is the full craft bar specification for Gin Basil Smash?

Gin Basil Smash (Gin, 20% ABV) is prepared shaken with fresh cold ice cubes and garnished with crisp sweet basil crown. Ingredients: 60 ml (2 oz) London Dry Gin, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lemon Juice, 20 ml (2/3 oz) Simple Syrup, 12 leaves (12 leaves) Fresh Sweet Basil Leaves (stems included).