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Basil Smash

A vivid-green gin sour packed with fresh basil aroma.

Base spirit
Gin
Style
Sour
Glassware
Rocks glass
Technique
Shake

The Basil Smash muddles basil with lemon and sugar before adding gin, creating a bright, herbal sour. It’s crisp, aromatic, and unmistakably green.

Basil Smash in a rocks glass over ice with a fresh basil bouquet.

Ingredients

Servings

Did you know?

“Created by Jörg Meyer; it won international acclaim and spread worldwide.”

Source:Modern bar histories; Imbibe

Bartender's Note

Use fresh basil only—older basil turns bitter.

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How to make the Basil Smash

  1. 1 basil with syrup.
  2. 2Add remaining ingredients and ice.
  3. 3Shake and strain.

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