Taste profile
Balanced, sweet, balanced, and smooth.
GinMediumHighball glass
Cocktail guide
Gin Basil Smash
Gin Basil Smash combines Gin, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Basil in a cocktail served in a highball glass. It is a strong fit for date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for date night.
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Quick fact
Gin Basil Smash is a medium alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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- 1Muddle Basil leaves (~ 10) with Suggar Syrup in a shaker. Add Gin an Lemon Juice.
- 2Filter and serve in a tumbler with ice
Method
Shaken
Finish
Usually finished with Lemon Juice.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Sweet
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Gin Basil Smash is a medium alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Highball glass
Method
Shaken
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect round sweetness with support from Gin, Lemon Juice, Sugar Syrup. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving & context
Serve in a highball glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Gin Basil Smash sits comfortably in the gin cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Gin
Category
Cocktail
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Highball glass
Method
Shaken
Garnish
Usually finished with Lemon Juice.
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