Basil Smash – A Fresh and Herbaceous Gin Classic
The Basil Smash is a modern classic that celebrates the fresh, aromatic side of gin. Created as a contemporary twist on the Whisky Smash, this cocktail replaces dark spirits with gin and lets fresh basil take centre stage.
Bright, green and intensely refreshing, the Basil Smash balances citrus acidity with herbal depth. Fresh basil leaves release their essential oils when gently muddled, creating a vibrant, garden-fresh aroma that pairs beautifully with a crisp, botanical gin base.
Simple in structure yet bold in flavour, this cocktail is a favourite among bartenders and gin lovers alike, a cocktail that proves freshness can be just as powerful as complexity.
Basil Smash recipe
– 50 ml Sorgin Gin
– 25 ml Fresh lemon juice
– 15 ml Sugar syrup
– 6–8 Fresh basil leaves
– Ice
Method
– Gently muddle the basil leaves in a shaker to release their aroma.
– Add gin, fresh lemon juice, sugar syrup and ice.
– Shake well until chilled.
– Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
– Garnish with a basil leaf.
