Garden Grove Smash

This Garden Grove Smash is a refreshing, herbaceous cocktail that has been a crowd favorite since its debut at Le Lion in 2008. With a perfect balance of gin, lemon, and basil, this cocktail is guaranteed to impress your guests with its vibrant flavors and aromatic appeal.

Garden Grove Smash

A refreshing and herbaceous cocktail featuring gin, lemon, and fresh basil.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 3/4 oz simple syrup
  • Basil leaves

Instructions

  1. In a shaker tin, muddle basil leaves.
  2. Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until chilled.
  4. Double strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  5. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.