Basil Bliss Smash
With only 4 ingredients and a soft herbal flavor, this pretty pale green cocktail practically screams summer! Basil and gin are a match made in heaven!
Basil Bliss Smash
A refreshing and herbaceous cocktail with gin, lemon, simple syrup, and basil.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- 10 basil leaves (plus a sprig for garnish)
Instructions
- Place basil leaves in a cocktail shaker and add lemon juice and simple syrup.
- Gently muddle the basil with the juice and syrup by pressing on it a few times.
- Add the gin and ice to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into an ice-filled rocks glass.
- Garnish with a sprig of basil.