Basil Bliss

This delightful cocktail, known as the Basil Bliss, is a modern classic that perfectly combines simplicity and exceptional taste. With just four basic ingredients, it offers a refreshing and aromatic experience, making it a must-have for any cocktail enthusiast. The Gin Basil Smash is a testament to the fact that new classics are still emerging even today, and it meets all the criteria of being simple, universally replicable, and most importantly, exceptionally good.

Basil Bliss

A refreshing, aromatic, and simple cocktail that perfectly balances gin, basil, and citrus flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1.50 oz Sipsmith(r) London Dry Gin
  • 0.50 oz Simple Syrup
  • 0.50 oz Lemon Juice
  • Basil leaves (for muddling & garnish)

Instructions

  1. Muddle basil leaves in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice.
  3. Add Sipsmith(r) London Dry Gin, simple syrup, and lemon juice to the shaker.
  4. Shake the ingredients well.
  5. Double strain the mixture into an ice-filled rocks glass.
  6. Garnish with a fresh basil leaf.