Blackberry Basil Gin Smash
A refreshing and easy-to-make cocktail perfect for any season, featuring fresh blackberries, fragrant basil, and smooth gin.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Muddle and Shake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 oz Gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
- 6-8 Fresh Blackberries
- 4-5 Fresh Basil Leaves
- Soda Water (to top)
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the fresh blackberries and basil leaves.
- Add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Double strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with a splash of soda water.
- Garnish with a fresh blackberry and a basil sprig.
Notes
- Adjust the simple syrup to your preferred sweetness.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace gin with more soda water or a non-alcoholic spirit.
- Experiment with other berries like raspberries or blueberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: Approximately 200-250
- Sugar: Approximately 15-20g
- Sodium: Negligible
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 15-20g
- Fiber: Less than 1g
- Protein: Less than 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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