The best things of summer come together in this herbaceous, gin cocktail made with blackberries, basil and fresh lemon juice.
- This drink
- is summer
- in a glass
The best things of summer come together in this herbaceous, gin cocktail made with blackberries, basil and fresh lemon juice.
This cocktail is super easy to whip up and requires just a few ingredients, many of which you probably already have on hand. I’ve been enjoying this Gin Smash on our back patio next to my not-so-successful pot of herbs. This drink is summer in a glass and I plan on cooling down with it all season long.
- 4 blackberries
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 6–8 large basil leaves
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
- Ice
- Chilled club soda
- Blackberries and basil leaves for garnish
Muddle the blackberries and sugar in a cocktail shaker, then add your basil and lightly muddle until it becomes fragrant.
Next, add the gin and lemon juice. Then fill the shaker with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously until it is thoroughly chilled, or ice begins to form on the sides.
Finally, strain the mixture into a Collins glass filled with ice and top it all off with some chilled club soda. For a little extra flare, garnish with blackberries and basil leaves.