Fresh Basil Cocktails Ray’s Quality Greenhouse, Donna Nykaza-Jones
Gin Basil Smash
2 oz Gin
1 oz fresh lemon juice
2/3 oz simple syrup
Small bunch fresh basil leaves, about 10, 3 if large
Basil sprig for garnish
Muddle basil leaves with lemon juice and simple syrup. Add ice, gin and shake. Strain into glass that has ice in it, garnish with basil sprig.
Pineapple Basil Cocktail
3 basil leave
½ lime, juiced
¼ c pineapple juice
1.5 oz Gin, ice and club soda
Muddle basil, lime, add pineapple juice, gin, ice and soda water…Cheers!