Superman Blueberry Basil Smash

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A vibrant smash cocktail blending fresh blueberries and aromatic basil, celebrating the iconic superhero's energy. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together gin, fresh blueberries, fresh 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 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: 7 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 165 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle 10 fresh blueberries with 6 fresh basil leaves and 0.5 oz simple syrup to release juices and aromas.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 oz gin and 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice along with ice cubes filling the glass halfway.
  3. Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to mix and chill without bruising the basil.
  4. Step 4: Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with a skewer of 3 blueberries laid across the rim and a fresh basil leaf tucked beside it.
  6. Step 6: Serve immediately, enjoying the herbal and fruity balance.

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