Basil Bliss Cocktail

This Basil Bliss Cocktail is a delightfully easy and refreshing drink, perfect for sipping on a warm summer day. With the subtle essence of basil, it's like a taste of sunshine in a glass.

Basil Bliss Cocktail

A refreshing and easy-to-make cocktail with a hint of basil, perfect for summer sipping.

4.22 from 85 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 10 basil leaves (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 1/2 oz gin
  • 1 tbsp simple syrup
  • 3/4 oz lime juice

Instructions

  1. Add ice to the coupe glass to chill.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the simple syrup, lime juice, and basil leaves, then gently muddle the basil.
  3. Add the gin and fill the shaker 3/4 full with ice. Shake for 10-15 seconds to dilute and chill.
  4. Discard the ice from the coupe glass and strain the cocktail into the glass.
  5. Garnish with a basil leaf.