Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsThaiKotaThai Basil Smash Recipe

Thai Basil Smash Recipe

Inspired by ThaiKota
Time10m
Serves1

Unique cocktail with Thai basil and gin.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 1

    Muddle the Basil

    In a cocktail shaker, add the Thai basil leaves and gently muddle them to release their aromatic oils.

  2. 2

    Add Other Ingredients

    Pour in the gin, lime juice, and simple syrup into the shaker.

  3. 3

    Shake

    Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake well for about 15 seconds.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice. Top with club soda.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish with a sprig of Thai basil on top before serving.

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