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Gin Basil Smash takes about 5 minutes and lists 10 leaf of basil.
A carefully balanced muddled classic led by gin, with fresh lemon juice and simple syrup.
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are freshness (4/5) and sweetness (3/5).
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How much basil should you use?
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Gin Basil Smash
For 1 serving · Muddled · 5 minutes
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What to mix with basil
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Gin
Used with basil in 1 of the linked recipe.
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Used with basil in 1 of the linked recipe.
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Used with basil in 1 of the linked recipe.
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Basil cocktail questions
Which cocktails use basil?
Gin Basil Smash uses basil. Gin Basil Smash lists 10 leaf for 1 serving. Compare the 1 recipe below for the remaining ingredients and preparation steps.
How much basil do I need for a cocktail?
Gin Basil Smash lists 10 leaf for 1 serving. Use the amount in your chosen recipe: these examples are different drink specifications, not interchangeable ratios.
What else do I need to make Gin Basil Smash?
Alongside basil, the required ingredients for Gin Basil Smash are 60 ml gin, 30 ml lemon juice, and 20 ml simple syrup. Its muddled preparation takes about 5 minutes. Open the recipe for optional garnishes and the complete method.
Is basil required or optional?
Basil is required in 1 of the 1 linked recipe. Every recipe in this collection lists it as a required ingredient.
Evidence
Sources & editorial note
Recipe amounts, preparation notes and ingredient combinations come from Kokto’s dated 100-recipe catalog. Counts cover this published set. Recipes are listed alphabetically; the quick starting point uses preparation time, then required-ingredient count. Taste scores are Kokto’s recipe profiles, not customer ratings. Ingredient combinations describe the linked recipes rather than substitution advice.
- Gin Basil Smash: quantities, method and source notesCocktail App English editorial cocktail batch 60
- Kokto governed 100-recipe catalogIngredient identity, required/optional status, amount and method
- Basil image source and attributionPhoto by David J. Stang — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AOcimum_basilicum_8zz.jpg — CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)CC BY-SA 4.0
