Gin Basil Smash

Garnish: basil sprig

Glassware: Old-fashioned

Muddle the basil leaves and gin in a shaker. Let sit for two minutes to absorb more color. Add the remaining ingredients with 12 oz crushed ice and shake. Double strain into a glass, add fresh ice, and garnish with basil leaves

bright pink cocktail with deep purple basil leaf garnish sitting on a black coaster in the sun with a chili plant on the background
Chris Ruppel
bright green cocktail with basil leaf garnish in a crystal glass sitting on a black ceramic coaster on a wooden table with plants in the background
Chris Ruppel
bright green cocktail with basil sprig garnish in a gold-rimmed glass on an acacia wooden table with vines and plants in the background
Chris Ruppel
Riffs: Winter Basil Smash, Gin Garden Smash