Gin Basil Smash | The warm weather drink you need to know!

In this video, I’ll show you how to make the Gin Basil Smash — a bright, herbaceous, and totally crushable cocktail that’s perfect for warm weather sipping. Well cover how to muddle for the best flavor, tips on choosing the right gin, and understand why this refreshing modern classic belongs in your spring and summer rotation. #summerdrinks #basil #cocktailrecipe

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GIN BASIL SMASH 1:36
6-8 Basil Leaves (size matters)
2 oz. (60ml) Gin (your choice)
1 oz. (30 ml) Lemon Juice (fresh squeezed)
3/4 oz. (22.5ml) Simple Syrup (1:1)

EQUIPMENT
Muddler
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Hawthorne Strainer https://amzn.to/4krwQGb
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Old Fashioned Glass (~10 oz.)

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CHAPTERS
Intro 0:00
A brief History 0:05
Ingredients 0:42
Building The Gin Basil Smash 1:20
Tasting Notes 3:22