Cucumber, Gin and Basil Smash
The aromatic basil in this Cucumber, Gin and Basil Smash, from cocktail expert Carmen O’Neal, gives the classic G&T a summery spin without too much effort. No need to overthink the garnish – just make sure each glass contains a little cucumber, lemon and basil and it’ll look fab. If you’d like to make your own sugar syrup, simply heat 200g caster sugar with 200ml water in a pan, stirring until dissolved, then leave to cool fully. It’ll keep in the fridge for 2 weeks.
- Time: 10 min
- Servings: 8
Source: ocado.com
Ingredients
- cucumber, chopped, plus a few slices to garnish
- gin
- medium lemons, juiced to give 160ml, plus a few slices to garnish
- sugar syrup
- basil, plus a few sprigs to garnish
- tonic water