We have another smashing good drink — the Strawberry Gin
Smash. Combining strawberry, basil, and a little sweetness, then
finishing with a splash of gin, makes for one smooth libation.
The smash cocktail is over
a century old, and probably one of the
easiest drinks to make. Besides a spirit,
it usually consists of seasonal fruit, and
an herb, along with a sweetener, over ice.
Makes
4 cocktails
Total Time
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Ingredients
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Test Kitchen Tip
If you don’t want strawberry bits
in your drink, strain the syrup after
it’s had a chance to cool.
Instructions
Heat chopped strawberries,
water, sugar, and basil leaves in
a saucepan over high to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low,
simmer syrup until sugar dissolves
and flavors infuse, 10 minutes;
crush strawberries with a potato
masher. Let strawberry syrup cool
to room temperature; discard basil
leaves, transfer to a pitcher, and
chill until ready to serve.
Stir gin and lemon juice into
strawberry syrup; divide among
four glasses filled with crushed
ice and top with desired amount
of club soda.
Garnish drinks with basil, whole
strawberries, and lemon slices.
Test Kitchen Approved
Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per cocktail
Calories: 208
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 21mg 0%
% Daily Value*
Carbs 23g 7%
Protein 0g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
