Blueberry Gin Basil Smash

Desserts & Drinks

This Blueberry Gin Basil Smash is the perfect easy-to-make cocktail for summer. Sweet blueberries, earthy basil, and a botanical gin combined with fizzy ginger beer and a touch of zesty lemon juice, this is a refreshing drink that you'll want to keep on repeat!

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Servings Cocktail

Calories 196 kcal

Equipment

Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

1/4 cup blueberries
3-4 leaves basil
1 ounces lemon juice
2 ounces gin
2 ounces ginger beer or to taste

Instructions

Muddle the blueberries and basil in the base of a cocktail shaker.
Add in the lemon juice and gin.
Add ice and shake.
Strain into a glass filled with ice.
Add ginger beer and give it a mix.
Garnish with extra basil and enjoy!

Notes

Don't have fresh blueberries? Strawberries, blackberries, or even ripe, pitted cherries are a great option!
You can substitute 2 oz. of ginger beer with 2-3 tsp of simple syrup and about 1.5 oz. of club soda, if necessary.

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal

Keyword Gin Basil Smash