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Basil Smash & Grab Gin cocktail in a rocks glass
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Basil Smash & Grab

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~4 min
1 serving
rocks glass

Ingredients

  • 2oz (59.15ml) Gin
  • 0.75oz (22.18ml) Lemon Juice
  • 0.5oz (14.79ml) Simple Syrup
  • Fresh Basil Leaves
Servings:
1

Select an ingredient to see substitution options:

  • Dry GinClose match

    London Dry style.

  • Sloe GinCreative swap

    Sweeter and berry driven. Best in fizz or sour style drinks.

  • VodkaCreative swap

    Neutral. Removes botanical character.

  • Lime JuiceClose match

    More tart.

  • Grapefruit JuicePartial match

    Adds gentle bitterness.

  • Honey SyrupClose match

    Adds floral notes.

  • Agave SyrupClose match

    More neutral sweetness.

  • Demerara SyrupClose match

    Richer molasses style sweetness.

Garnish: basil

Instructions

Muddle basil with syrup. Shake all with ice. Strain into rocks glass over ice. Garnish with basil.

Barkeep's Notes

Herbal, citrusy, and criminally good.

Estimated: ~177 cal|~18.5% ABV

Estimates are approximate and for informational purposes only. Not intended as medical or dietary advice.

Please drink responsibly. Must be of legal drinking age to consume alcohol.

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