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two mason jars with citrus and gin basil smash and lemon garnish

Citrus and Basil Gin Smash Cocktail

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This super refreshing Citrus and Basil Gin Smash is the perfect happy hour cocktail to kick back and cool off with on a hot summer day.
Course Cocktails
Cuisine European
Diet Vegan
Keyword 30 Minutes or Less, Easy, Fall, Gin, Gin Smash, Happy Hour, Quick
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail
Author Marley Goldin

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 sprigs basil
  • 1 ounce simple syrup 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons
  • 4 ounces gin 4 ounces = ½ cup
  • 1 ounce lemon juice
  • ½ ounce lime juice
  • 2 ounces sparkling water

Instructions

  • Inside your cocktail shaker, muddle the basil in the simple syrup.
    1 sprigs basil, 1 ounce simple syrup
  • Squeeze in juice of lime and lemon.
    1 ounce lemon juice, ½ ounce lime juice
  • Add gin and ice and shake well.
    4 ounces gin
  • Pour over ice, add sparkling water, stir, and garnish with lemon and lime wedges and fresh basil.
    2 ounces sparkling water

Notes

  • Always garnish your cocktails! It makes such a difference on your sip.
  • Never add any carbonated drinks to your shaker. Pour it over your drink, or you risk losing those beautiful bubbles!
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