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A Summer Must-Try: The Lemon Basil Gin Smash

With it’s fresh ingredients and citrusy smell, this cool cocktail is a perfect refresher.

Ingredients:

3 Fresh Basil Leaves
¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice
2 oz Gin
Seltzer/ Sparkling Water As Desired
Lemon Peel Swirl

Directions:

Muddle basil leaves in a glass. Combine other ingredients (not Lemon Swirl) in a shaker on ice and mix. Pour over ice, garnish with lemon swirl, and enjoy.

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