---
author: Jens Hilligsøe
category: Cocktails
cuisine: International
date: 2025-06-02T00:00:00Z
description: Mild basil
locale: en_US
servings: 1
source.url: https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/3282/gin-basil-smash
sub_category: juleps-smashes
tags:
    - gin
    - honey
    - lemon
    - herbal
    - citrusy
    - sweet
    - muddled
title: Basil Smash
---
Muddle a handful of @fresh basil leaves{12%leaves} in a #shaker{}.

Add @gin{2%fl oz}, @lemon juice{3/4%fl oz}, and @2:1 simple syrup{1/3%fl oz} to the #shaker{} with @ice{}.

Shake well and fine strain into a @ice{} filled #rocks glass{}.

Garnish with a @basil twig{}.