Description
Create a refreshing Blackberry Basil Gin Smash, a perfect seasonal cocktail. This simple recipe muddle and shake fresh ingredients for a delightful drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Gin
- 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.75 oz Simple Syrup
- 6-8 Fresh Blackberries
- 4-5 Fresh Basil Leaves
- Ice
- Soda Water (optional, for topping)
- Garnish: Blackberry and Basil Sprig
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.
- Secure the lid and shake well until the outside of the shaker is frosty.
- Double strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with a splash of soda water, if desired.
- Garnish with a fresh blackberry and a basil sprig.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of simple syrup.
- Use fresh, ripe blackberries for the best flavor.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the gin with more soda water or a non-alcoholic spirit.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Muddle and Shake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: Approx. 200-250 (varies with ingredients)
- Sugar: Approx. 15-20g
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 15-20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg