Mango Basil Smash
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Mango Basil Smash
Photographed in an Urban Bar Freddo Old Fashioned
| 10 fresh | Basil leaves |
| 1 1⁄4 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 1 1⁄4 oz | Chinola Mango Liqueur |
| 3⁄4 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄3 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of basil sprigs bouquet.
- MUDDLE basil in base of shaker.
- Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Garnish with basil sprigs bouquet.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Mango adds fruitiness to the contemporary classic Gin Basil Smash.
History:
Created by yours truly in March 2025.
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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