Thai Basil Gin Smash

Name: Thai Basil Gin Smash
Ingredients: 2 oz Sông Cái Gin; 3/4 oz Lemon Juice; 1/2 oz Kaffir Lime Leaf Simple Syrup; 6 Thai Basil Leaves

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By Melissa Hoyle

Submitted on: June 10, 2022

Refreshing

Aperitif

Inspired by my abundant garden and my friend's travels in Thailand I made this simple gin smash. Instead of plain simple syrup I infused it with kaffir lime leaves to add more of those Thai flavors. I also used a Vietnamese gin but another gin would work as well.

Ingredients

2 oz
Sông Cái Gin

3/4 oz
Lemon Juice

1/2 oz
Kaffir Lime Leaf Simple Syrup

6
Thai Basil Leaves

Instructions

Garnish

Thai basil leaf sprig, kaffir lime leaf

Build

Shake & Strain

Glass

Old Fashioned/Rocks

Estimated strength

About 20% ABV (estimate)

By Melissa Hoyle

Bartender

Hi there! I've been a bartender at the same restaurant for over 10 years. My favorite spirits to work with are rum (love a good tiki drink!), gin and amaros. I love to garden and I often use the herbs and produce I grow to make syrups and infusions. Cheers y'all! ...

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Lightly muddle basil leaves in the bottom of a shaker. Add remaining ingredients and ice. Shake to chill, then double-strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish.

Editor's Note

Kaffir lime leaf syrup bridges the gap between a classic gin smash and Thai aromatics. Fresh basil adds a peppery, herbal finish to this warm-weather sipper.

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Crafted Pour

22 October 2026

This sounds like such a refreshing and aromatic combination! Do you happen to have the recipe for your Kaffir Lime Leaf Simple Syrup so others can try making it at home?