Cocktail

Gin Basil Smash

The Gin Basil Smash, a modern classic, muddles fresh basil leaves with gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. It's a vibrant and herbaceous cocktail with a delightful balance of citrus and botanical notes. Refreshing and aromatic, it's a favorite among gin enthusiasts seeking a twist on traditional flavors.

Gin Basil Smash cocktail

What you need

Plus ice and your own shaker or glass. The Bartifier cup measures every pour.

Make it with Bartifier

Choose the strength and how many glasses. Each pour shows which sections of the cup to fill; the free app walks you through the same steps.

Strength

Strength changes the base spirits only (vodka, gin, rum, tequila, whiskey, brandy). Everything else stays the same.

Steps for 1 glass, Standard.

  1. Step 1: Fill the highlighted section with gin, then pour into your shaker.

  2. Step 2: Fill the highlighted section with lemon juice, then pour into your shaker.

  3. Step 3: Fill the highlighted sections with simple syrup, then pour into your shaker.

  4. Step 4: Add ice to your shaker.

  5. Step 5: Close your shaker, then shake vigorously.

  6. Step 6: Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.

  7. Step 7: Garnish with sprigs of basil leaves.

Midori being measured into Bartifier beside the app showing the current step

BARTIFIER

One cup. Six sections. No guesswork.

Bartifier is a measuring cup with six sections. Fill the ones the app highlights and pour into your shaker: every drink measured the same way, from 1 glass to 100.