Basil Berry Gin Smash

This Basil Berry Gin Smash is a delightful summer cocktail that perfectly combines the aromatic flavors of fresh basil and the sweetness of raspberries. Muddled together with a hint of lemon juice and gin, this refreshing drink is the ultimate summer sipper. It’s simple, clean, and bursting with the essence of seasonal produce. Cheers to the flavors of summer in a glass!

Basil Berry Gin Smash

A refreshing gin-based cocktail with the essence of fresh basil and sweet raspberries, perfect for summer sipping.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • Small handful of fresh basil leaves (about 10 leaves)
  • 2-3 tablespoons raspberries (fresh or frozen, plus more for garnish)
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 oz gin
  • 2 oz soda water (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the basil leaves, raspberries, simple syrup, and lemon juice to release their flavors.
  2. Add ice to fill the shaker halfway, then pour in the gin.
  3. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds until the mixture is cold.
  4. Double strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  5. Garnish with a couple of fresh raspberries.