https://www.missinthekitchen.com/gin-basil-smash/ Easy Recipes for Busy Families Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:55:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://www.missinthekitchen.com/gin-basil-smash/comment-page-1/#comment-43241 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 21:55:16 +0000 https://www.missinthekitchen.com/?p=43119#comment-43241 Made this as a double . I think the key to getting the basil flavor into the drink is the muddling. I used to think tearing the leaves was best to release the flavorful oils. I was wrong. Just hitting the leaves with the muddled and “ bruising” the leaves releases the flavorful oils. The simple syrup removes any burn from the gin. Either way, it was delicious. Definitely one of my specials when entertaining or pretending I’m relaxing on the veranda at sunset.

]]> https://www.missinthekitchen.com/gin-basil-smash/comment-page-1/#comment-32511 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:17:56 +0000 https://www.missinthekitchen.com/?p=43119#comment-32511 This is such a perfect drink!! My husband really loved it!

]]> https://www.missinthekitchen.com/gin-basil-smash/comment-page-1/#comment-32500 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:17:23 +0000 https://www.missinthekitchen.com/?p=43119#comment-32500 Loved every sip. Such a great summery cocktail.

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