Vodka Basil Smash
Ingredients
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1 ½ Parts Absolut Vodka45 ml Absolut Vodka1 ½ oz Absolut Vodka
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⅔ Parts Lemon Juice20 ml Lemon Juice⅔ oz Lemon Juice
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⅓ Parts Simple Syrup10 ml Simple Syrup⅓ oz Simple Syrup
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15 Leaves Basil15 Leaves Basil15 Leaves Basil
Step-by-step instructions:
- In a shaker, gently muddle the basil leaves and lemon juice together, giving them a good old smash.
- Throw in your simple syrup and Absolut Vodka.
- Top it all up with ice, and give it a hearty shake! You want everything well-mixed.
- Using a strainer, pour out your creation into a rocks glass full of ice.
- To finish off, pop a few basil leaves on top for garnish. And voila! You’ve got yourself a Vodka Basil Smash.
Ready to learn about the Vodka Basil Smash? It’s a pretty neat drink, a nice mix of basil freshness with the citrus zing of lemon, all mellowed down with simple syrup and kicked up a notch with Absolut vodka.
Oh, where is it from? Good question! A barrtender in Hamburg whipped up the original Basil Smash or the Gin pesto as it was called in 2008, and it’s been smashing records ever since, even picking up a “Best New Cocktail” award. It originally had Gin, but we’re partial to the version with Absolut Vodka which gives it a cooler, clearer taste of basil and lemon.
But hey, you’re the boss – try both and see which one floats your boat!
Any good quality vodka works, but we think Absolut Vodka gives a crisp, pure touch that really highlights the basil and lemon flavors.
To make the Vodka Basil Smash with simple syrup, just follow the steps above. Simple syrup is just one of the ingredients you add in – use half water and half sugar, and then let it simmer until the sugar is dissolved.
Nope, there are no strawberries in a Vodka Basil Smash. It’s all about the soundly smashed duo of basil and lemon, mixed with vodka and simple syrup. But if strawberries are your thing, who’s stopping you from adding a few in? Make the drink your own!
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