Jul 09 2026
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Thai Basil Smash Recipe

Inspired by Fauna
Time10m
Serves1

roku gine / tio pepe fino sherry / thai basil . lime / grapefruit bitters

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Muddle Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, muddle the Thai basil leaves with lime juice and simple syrup to release the basil's aroma and flavor.

  2. 2

    Add Spirits

    Add the Roku Gin and Tio Pepe Fino Sherry to the shaker.

  3. 3

    Shake

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 15 seconds until the mixture is chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

  5. 5

    Add Bitters

    Add the grapefruit bitters on top.

  6. 6

    Garnish

    Garnish with a slice of grapefruit and a sprig of Thai basil.

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