Social Status Blueberry Basil Smash

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A vibrant cocktail blending fresh blueberries and fragrant basil with crisp gin, capturing the essence of popularity and charm. This recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together Gin, Fresh lemon juice, Simple syrup 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 165 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: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 165 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a shaker, muddle 6 fresh blueberries with 5 basil leaves and 0.5 oz simple syrup until the berries burst and basil releases aroma.
  2. Step 2: Add 1.75 oz gin and 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice to the shaker filled halfway with ice cubes.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is frosty cold.
  4. Step 4: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass to remove solids.
  5. Step 5: Garnish by floating a single basil leaf on the surface and placing a thin lemon wheel on the rim.

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