Basil Smash

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Basil, Lime, Sugar, and Bombay Sapphire come together to create this simple and refreshing Basil Smash. Perfect for summer!
Basil Smash Recipe | MixLab
Basil, Lime, Sugar, and Bombay Sapphire come together to create this simple and refreshing Basil Smash. Perfect for summer!
Mix Lab is an end-to-end cocktail journey for the enthusiast and expert bartender. Through these recipes and videos, you can easily expand your knowledge behind the bar. From in-depth cocktail education to glasses and garnishes, you'll be shaking with the best of them in no time.
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Mix Lab is an end-to-end cocktail journey for the enthusiast and expert bartender. Through these recipes and videos, you can easily expand your knowledge behind the bar. From in-depth cocktail education to glasses and garnishes, you'll be shaking with the best of them in no time.
https://www.mixlabcocktails.com
difficulty
Intermediate
liquor
Gin
flavor
Refreshing

Ingredients

Servings
1
US / METRIC
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE
2 fl oz
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE
Fresh Basil Leaves
6
up to 8 leaves, plus extra for garnish
juiced Lime
1
Lime , juiced
1 fl oz juice needed
Ice
as needed
Ice
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Tools
Fine Mesh Strainer
Fine Mesh Strainer
Bar Spoon
Bar Spoon
Jigger
Jigger
Shaker
Shaker

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES
212
FAT
0.3 g
PROTEIN
1.1 g
CARBS
20.7 g

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1
In the base of a shaker, muddle Fresh Basil Leaves (6) gently to release flavor.
Step 2
Into the shaker, add Caster Sugar (1 Tbsp) with a bar spoon. Then use a jigger to measure in 1 fl oz of juice of a Lime (1) and the BOMBAY SAPPHIRE (2 fl oz) .
Step 3
Stir with a bar spoon until sugar is dissolved.
Step 4
Fill the shaker with Ice (as needed) . Secure the top and shake well.
Step 5
Fill a rocks glass with Ice (as needed) .
Step 6
Strain the liquid into a rocks glass through a fine strainer.
Step 7
Slice the peel off of a Lemon (1) .
Step 8
Garnish with Basil. Twist the lemon peel and place it in the drink.

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