Jul 14 2026
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Honey Basil Smash Recipe

Inspired by Eleven Eleven Mississippi
Time30m
Serves2

Cucumber-infused gin, honey syrup, lemon juice, fresh basil

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Ingredients

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Cucumber Infusion

Honey Syrup

Cocktail Assembly

Method

Cucumber Infusion

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cucumber

    Wash the cucumber and slice it thinly. Place the sliced cucumber into a clean glass jar.

  2. 2

    Infuse the Gin

    Pour the gin over the cucumber slices in the jar. Seal the jar tightly and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours to infuse.

Honey Syrup

  1. 3

    Make Honey Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine equal parts honey and water. Heat over low heat, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved. Allow the syrup to cool before using.

Cocktail Assembly

  1. 4

    Muddle Fresh Basil

    In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh basil leaves. Using a muddler, gently press the basil leaves to release their aromatic oils.

  2. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the cucumber-infused gin, honey syrup, and lemon juice to the shaker with the muddled basil. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.

  3. 6

    Shake and Strain

    Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.

  4. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish the drink with a sprig of basil on top. Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Honey Basil Smash!

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