Name: Gin Basil Smash
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lime (juiced); 4 fresh basil leaves (torn); 2 oz gin; 1 oz Cointreau; 1 tsp simple syrup

Gin Basil Smash

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A refreshing cocktail combining tangy lime, fragrant basil, and smooth gin, perfect for warm days or gatherings.

Author: zayn
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving
Category: Beverage
Method: Shaking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Pour in the lime juice, torn basil leaves, gin, Cointreau, and simple syrup.
Shake well for 15-20 seconds until the shaker feels very cold.
Strain the mixture into a coupe glass.
Garnish with a fresh basil leaf.

Notes

Best consumed fresh. Avoid freezing to maintain flavor and texture. Adjust sweetness as desired.

Find it online: https://www.zaynkitchen.com/gin-basil-smash/