Basil Smash Cocktail

styled by Kate Ashley
photograph by Kelly Moore Clark

Green is the theme for this month’s drink and this Basil Smash cocktail hits the mark. With its vibrant hue and refreshing blend of basil, gin, lemon and simple syrup, it’s the perfect signature drink for March.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
Fresh Basil
2 oz Gin
1 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 oz Simple syrup

Muddle around 10 basil leaves and add to a shaker. Combine 2 ounces of gin, 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 ounce of simple syrup and ice. Shake until well combined. Strain into a glass filed with ice and garnish with lemon wheel and fresh basil leaves.