Bourbon Basil Smash

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A herbaceous, citrus-forward cocktail featuring bourbon, fresh basil, and a smooth lemon finish. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together Bourbon, Lemon juice, Basil leaves for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 225 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 225 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine 4 fresh basil leaves, 2 oz bourbon, 3/4 oz lemon juice, and 1/2 oz simple syrup. Muddle gently for 10 seconds until basil releases oils and aroma.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup crushed ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled and diluted.
  3. Step 3: Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with 1 cup crushed ice. Garnish with a lemon twist.

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