Herbal Gin and Vermouth Smash

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An aromatic cocktail blending dry gin with fresh herbs and vermouth, delivering crisp herbal notes and a clean finish. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together dry gin, dry vermouth, fresh lemon juice 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 150 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: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, gently muddle 6 fresh basil leaves and 1 sprig of fresh thyme with 0.25 oz simple syrup to release their aroma.
  2. Step 2: Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes to the brim. Add 2 oz dry gin, 0.75 oz dry vermouth, and 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 30 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and herb-infused.
  4. Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to remove herb bits.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by placing a small basil leaf and a thyme sprig crossed on the surface of the drink.

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