Passionfruit Basil Smash With Basil Infusion

Passionfruit Basil Smash With Basil Infusion

Muddled basil and tangy passionfruit meet gin in a bright, herbal smash cocktail.

Total 45 min Makes 1 serving Calories 210/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

This cocktail layers muddled fresh basil with pulpy passionfruit and a squeeze of lime for a tart, aromatic sipper. A quick basil-infused simple syrup deepens the herbal note without turning the drink grassy. Serve it over crushed ice as a warm-weather patio drink or a refreshing finish to a dinner party.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
  • 6 fresh basil leaves, for muddling
  • 2 ripe passionfruit, pulp scooped out
  • 2 ounces gin
  • 3/4 ounces fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 ounces basil-infused simple syrup
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 1 basil sprig, for garnish
  • 1 passionfruit half, for garnish

Method

  1. Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  2. Remove the syrup from the heat, add the 1/2 cup of basil leaves, and let steep until cooled to room temperature.

  3. Strain the cooled syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a jar, pressing on the basil leaves to extract flavor, and discard the leaves.

  4. Place the 6 fresh basil leaves in the bottom of a sturdy rocks glass or cocktail shaker and muddle gently to release their oils without tearing them to shreds.

  5. Add the passionfruit pulp to the muddled basil and muddle briefly to combine.

  6. Add the gin, lime juice, and 3/4 ounce basil-infused simple syrup to the glass or shaker.

  7. Fill with crushed ice and swizzle or shake briefly to chill and combine, keeping the passionfruit seeds suspended in the drink.

  8. Top with a bit more crushed ice if needed, then garnish with a basil sprig and a passionfruit half.

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    Passionfruit Basil Smash With Basil Infusion

    This cocktail layers muddled fresh basil with pulpy passionfruit and a squeeze of lime for a tart, aromatic sipper. A quick basil-infused simple syrup deepens the herbal note without turning the drink grassy. Serve it over crushed ice as a warm-weather patio drink or a refreshing finish to a dinner party.

    45 min 1 serving 210 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup water
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
    • 6 fresh basil leaves, for muddling
    • 2 ripe passionfruit, pulp scooped out
    • 2 ounces gin
    • 3/4 ounces fresh lime juice
    • 3/4 ounces basil-infused simple syrup
    • 1 cup crushed ice
    • 1 basil sprig, for garnish
    • 1 passionfruit half, for garnish

    Method

    1. 1

      Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

    2. 2

      Remove the syrup from the heat, add the 1/2 cup of basil leaves, and let steep until cooled to room temperature.

    3. 3

      Strain the cooled syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a jar, pressing on the basil leaves to extract flavor, and discard the leaves.

    4. 4

      Place the 6 fresh basil leaves in the bottom of a sturdy rocks glass or cocktail shaker and muddle gently to release their oils without tearing them to shreds.

    5. 5

      Add the passionfruit pulp to the muddled basil and muddle briefly to combine.

    6. 6

      Add the gin, lime juice, and 3/4 ounce basil-infused simple syrup to the glass or shaker.

    7. 7

      Fill with crushed ice and swizzle or shake briefly to chill and combine, keeping the passionfruit seeds suspended in the drink.

    8. 8

      Top with a bit more crushed ice if needed, then garnish with a basil sprig and a passionfruit half.