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Raspberry Basil Smash
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Submitted on: March 16, 2024
Built off of Denali Spirits Hopshine’s notes of rhubarb and citrus oil. Hopshine is vodka with hops added to the process like a botanical. 🥂
Tools
Muddler
Boston Shaker
Hawthorne Strainer
Instructions
Garnish
Build
Glass
Estimated strength
Raspberry Basil Flag
Shake & Double Strain
Old Fashioned/Rocks
About 13% ABV (estimate)
By Zach Monaco
Owner & Director of Operation for Monaco Bar Services
After my bartending career, and managing private event bars, I developed Solstice Sales (A Monaco Bar Services LLC Brand) to give small distilleries a ground force that is usually reserved for the large brands. Here at Crafted Pour, however, I just make drinks. 🥂...
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Muddle raspberries and clap the basil leaf before adding to the shaker. Add Hopshine (or gin) and lemon juice. Shake & double strain. 🥂
Editor's Note
Hopped vodka provides a botanical backbone to this bright, berry-forward smash. The basil adds an aromatic finish that cuts through the tart lemon.
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Crafted Pour
17 October 2026
This sounds like a fantastic, refreshing way to showcase the unique profile of a hopped vodka! I love the combination of raspberry and basil.
Stacy (Crafted Pour)
21 March 2024
Now this sounds like tart delight. Yum.
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