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a glass of gin basil smash with lime and basil as garnish
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Gin Basil Smash

This Gin Basil Smash is a super light, refreshing, and herbaceous cocktail that’s perfect for sipping on a nice day. Mix gin, lime juice, Cointreau, and simple syrup - along with some fresh basil leaves - and this drink will be blooming with flavor! This gin basil cocktail will make you feel like you’re sitting on a hotel patio in the sunshine! 
Course Drinks
Keyword gin basil cocktail, gin basil cocktail ingredients, gin basil smash, gin basil smash cocktail
Prep Time 2 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Author Elizabeth Van Lierde

Ingredients

  • 1 lime juiced 
  • 4 fresh basil leaves torn
  • 2 oz gin 
  • 1 oz Cointreau 
  • 1 tsp simple syrup

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add lime juice, basil leaves, gin, cointreau and simple syrup. Shake together for 15-20 seconds or until the container is very cold. 
  • Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a fresh basil leaf.

Notes

For a stronger basil flavor, muddle your leaves instead of tearing them. You can also use additional leaves per drink to make it stronger.