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Cucumber, Gin and Basil Smash

By OcadoLife
The aromatic basil in this Cucumber, Gin and Basil Smash, from cocktail expert Carmen O’Neal, gives the classic G&T a summery spin without too much effort. No need to overthink the garnish – just make sure each glass…
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Ingredients

6 total
  • 1 cucumber, chopped, plus a few slices to garnish
  • 400ml gin
  • 4 medium lemons, juiced to give 160ml, plus a few slices to garnish
  • 160ml sugar syrup
  • 30g basil, plus a few sprigs to garnish (optional)
  • 800ml tonic water

Method

2 steps

  1. Step 1

    Put the chopped cucumber in a tall container with the gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup and basil (reserve a few leaves). Muddle with a wooden spoon to release the flavour and juices.

  2. Step 2

    Fill a jug with ice and strain in the cocktail. Drop in the reserved basil leaves and some lemon and cucumber slices, then top up with tonic water; stir gently. Garnish glasses with extra basil, if you like.