Strawberry Basil Smash
This is a vibrant gin sour, where the sweetness of fresh strawberries and the herbaceous notes of basil create a beautifully balanced and incredibly refreshing drink. It's sunshine in a glass, truly.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup (1:1)
- 3 Medium strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 4-5 Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In a shaker, gently muddle the strawberries and basil leaves.
- Add the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Double-strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a fresh basil sprig and a strawberry slice.
Glassware: Rocks glass
Garnish: Fresh basil sprig, strawberry slice
History
A delightful riff on the classic Gin Sour, this drink brightens the traditional formula with the addition of muddled strawberries and basil, creating a complex yet approachable flavor profile that's perfect for warmer weather. The basil adds an unexpected, sophisticated herbaceousness.