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Gin Basil Smash (no added sugar & low-calorie)
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Gin Basil Smash (no added sugar & low-calorie)
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 12 fresh | Basil leaves |
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 3⁄4 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 0.42 oz | Sugar-free sweetener syrup |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of basil leaf or sprig..
- MUDDLE basil sprigs (no need to pluck leaves from stem) in base of shaker.
- Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- Garnish with basil leaf or sprig.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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 in January 2019.
- More Aperitivo/aperitif cocktails
- More Autumn/fall cocktails
- More Herbal cocktails
- More Sugar-free & low-calorie cocktails
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