Method
How to make Gin Basil Smash
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a chilled rocks glass and select fresh, unbruised herbs.
- 02
Place the herbs and sweetener in the glass and press gently 3–4 times; do not shred them.
- 03
Add 60 ml gin, 30 ml fresh lemon juice, 20 ml simple syrup, 10 leaf basil and stir briefly to dissolve the sweetener.
- 04
Pack the glass with crushed ice, leaving a small crown above the rim.
- 05
Churn from bottom to top for 8–10 seconds, then add more crushed ice.
- 06
Add basil sprig and serve with a short straw.
Tasting profile
What does Gin Basil Smash taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Taste Profile
Editorial intensity · 0–5
- SweetnessMedium · 3/5
- SournessMedium · 3/5
- BitternessNone · 0/5
- StrengthMedium · 3/5
- FreshnessHigh · 4/5
Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.
Choose the right build
Gin Basil Smash: ingredient choices
Is basil a garnish or a required ingredient?
Basil is required in this build and participates in its muddled preparation, alongside gin, lemon and syrup. It is not just an optional leaf added to a finished gin sour.
Compare South Side: ingredients and measuresMaking more than one?
Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.
Plan 2 servings of Gin Basil SmashMissing an ingredient?
Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.
Check the ingredient listIngredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.
Quick answers
Gin Basil Smash questions
What is in a Gin Basil Smash?
Kokto’s build uses gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and basil.
How long does a Gin Basil Smash take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Gin Basil Smash prepared?
It uses a muddled method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Gin Basil Smash alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial cocktail batch 60seed.recipe.gin-basil-smash · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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