Basil Smash

6 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 5MINS

Basil Smash

Basil, Lime, Sugar, and Bombay Sapphire come together to create this simple and refreshing Basil Smash. Perfect for summer!
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Basil, Lime, Sugar, and Bombay Sapphire come together to create this simple and refreshing Basil Smash. Perfect for summer!
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5MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
1
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BOMBAY SAPPHIRE
2 fl oz
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE
Fresh Basil Leaf
6
Fresh Basil Leaves
up to 8 leaves, plus extra for garnish
Lime
1
Lime, juiced
1 fl oz juice needed
Caster Sugar
1 Tbsp
Caster Sugar
Lemon
1
Lemon
Ice
as needed
Ice

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
212
Fat
0.3 g
Protein
1.1 g
Carbs
20.7 g
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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.

Tags

Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Cocktails
Shellfish-Free
Drinks
Vegan
Vegetarian
Summer
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