Berry-Basil Smash (A Refreshing Gin Cocktail)
This berry-basil smash is a refreshing gin cocktail that's perfect for spring and summer, when fresh basil is plentiful...a great day drinking option as well!
Servings: 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of dry London gin I love Fords
- Scant 1/2 ounce of Chambord liqueur basically, a splash
- 3/4 ounce of fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce of simple syrup
- 2 ounces of sparkling water
- 4 basil leaves 3 for muddling and 1 for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by muddling 3 basil leaves gently in the shaker glass.
- Add a bunch of ice to the shaker and then add the gin, Chambord, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Shake for at least 15 seconds.
- Strain over ice in a rocks glass and top with the sparkling water. Garnish with the remaining basil leaf (a lemon wheel would be great with it too).