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Strawberry Basil Smash recipe
MuddledRocks glassCubed ice19% ABV
The Strawberry Basil Smash is a muddled gin cocktail, made with strawberries, basil leaves, gin and more, served in a rocks glass over ice. It is citrusy.
Strawberry Basil Smash ingredients
| Strawberries | 2 pieces |
| Basil leaves | 6 leaves |
| Gin | 50 ml (1¾ oz) |
| Lemon juice | 25 ml (¾ oz) |
| Simple syrup | 15 ml (½ oz) |
How to make a Strawberry Basil Smash
- Fill a rocks glass with ice.
- Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
- Lift once gently with a barspoon.
- Garnish with a basil leaf and a strawberry.
- Glass
- Rocks glass
- Ice
- Cubed
- Garnish
- Basil leaf and a strawberry
Strawberry Basil Smash: quick answers
- How strong is a Strawberry Basil Smash?
- About 19% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 16 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Strawberry Basil Smash?
- About 170 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Strawberry Basil Smash served in?
- A rocks glass, over ice cubes.
- How many ingredients does a Strawberry Basil Smash have?
- 5 in total: strawberries, basil leaves, gin, lemon juice and simple syrup. Simple enough to make at home.
