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gin basil smash with lemon and roku gin on grey marble background.
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Gin Basil Smash Cocktail

Fancy an aromatic and refreshing drink? This delicious gin basil smash cocktail makes for an impressive-looking but easy-to-make cocktail with so much flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: European, International, Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Vegan
Servings: 2
Calories: 111kcal
Author: Yvonne

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker with strainer
  • muddler

Ingredients

  • 8 sprigs sweet basil
  • 1 lemon
  • 8 cl gin ( 2 ½ ounces)
  • 2 teaspoon agave syrup
  • sparkling water

Instructions

  • Wash the basil and lemons, and pat them dry. Cut the lemons in half and then quarter them.
  • Place the sprigs of basil and lemon quarters in a cocktail shaker. Muddle until well combined and the juices of the lemon and basil release.
  • Add the gin, agave syrup, and 2-4 ice cubes to the cocktail shaker. Shake until the shaker feels cold.
  • Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice and garnish with a sprig of fresh basil.

Notes

  • It is up to you how much sparkling water you fill this gin basil smash with, according to how intense in flavor you want it to be.
  • Want to make this cocktail virgin? Substitute gin with its non-alcoholic counterpart. Alternatively, you can leave the spirit out altogether and fill the drink with more sparkling water.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.4g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 0.7g | Calcium: 14mg