Smashed Basil Bliss

If you're a basil enthusiast, the Smashed Basil Bliss is the perfect cocktail for you. This elegant and refreshing drink features the vibrant flavors of sweet basil leaves, muddled with zesty lemon juice and smooth gin. It's a simple yet sophisticated cocktail that promises to delight your taste buds.

Smashed Basil Bliss

The Smashed Basil Bliss is a delightful and elegant cocktail featuring muddled basil leaves, lemon juice, and gin, creating a refreshing and flavorful drink.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 12 fresh basil leaves
  • 2 oz gin
  • 3/4 oz lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, add the basil leaves and lemon juice.
  2. Muddle the mixture heavily for about 20 seconds, ensuring all the basil leaves are fully crushed.
  3. Add the gin and simple syrup to the shaker.
  4. Fill the shaker halfway with ice, cover it, and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
  5. Double strain the mixture into a rocks glass with one large square ice cube.
  6. Garnish with a basil leaf.