Garnish:
Basil leaf or sprig
How to make:
Gently MUDDLE basil in base of SHAKER with Gin. ADD other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass.
| 8 fresh | Basil leaves |
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Gin |
| 3/4 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 5/12 fl oz | Sugar-free sweetener |
Read about cocktail measures and measuring.
To make Sugar-free sweetener:
Stir 2 cups of powdered Xylitol Sweetener into 1 cup of water in a pan over low heat. Allow to cool, bottle and store your sugar-free sweetener in a refrigerator. The XyloSweet brand of Xylitol Sweetener performs well.
Review:
Herbal and refreshing. Basil, gin and lemon sit harmoniously, balanced by sugar-free sweetener.
History:
Adapted from Joerg Meyer's original Gin Basil Smash by yours truly (Simon Difford) in January 2019.
Alcohol content:
- 1 standard drinks
- 17.78% alc./vol. (35.56° proof)
- 14.2 grams of pure alcohol
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