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This rhubarb basil smash is a refreshing summer smash co*cktail. Tart rhubarb is balanced out with the sweet syrup and the muddling of basil gives the co*cktail a brightness of flavor. This rhubarb smash is an easy summer co*cktail that will have you sipping all summer.
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Start with my rhubarb syrup to make this recipe. Once you have a batch of syrup made you are going to want to also make a strawberry rhubarb margarita and a rhubarb sour co*cktail. If you can't get enough rhubarb, be sure to make rhubarb cake, rhubarb curd and don't forget I can show you how to plant rhubarb in your garden.
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- Rhubarb Basil Vodka Smash Ingredients:
- Strawberry Basil Smash Ingredients:
- More summer co*cktails:
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Rhubarb Basil Smash Ingredients:
- Rhubarb syrup
- lemon juice, fresh
- basil leaves
- Gin
Rhubarb Smash Instructions:
- Fold a fresh basil leaf over the rim of a rocks glass and rub to flavor the rim of the glass.
- In the bottom of a co*cktail shaker muddle 6 basil leaves with ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice.
- Add 1 ounce of rhubarb syrup and 2 ounces of gin.
- Fill the co*cktail shaker ¾ full with ice.
- Close shaker and shake vigorously.
- Strain the rhubarb basil smash into a ice filled rocks glass.
- Garnish with a fresh basil leaf and/or a strip of rhubarb.
What is a smash co*cktail?
A smash co*cktail is an alcoholic beverage that contains an alcoholic spirit such as, but not limited to gin or vodka. A smash co*cktail will also have a sweetener such as honey, sugar, simple syrup or a flavored syrup. Also there is a herb and fresh fruit that is muddled. Served over ice and garnished with the featured flavors.
Variations:
Rhubarb Basil Vodka Smash Ingredients:
- Rhubarb syrup
- lemon juice, fresh
- basil leaves
- Vodka
Strawberry Basil Smash Ingredients:
- 1 oz. Rhubarb syrup
- 1 Strawberry
- ¾ oz. lemon juice, fresh
- 6-7 basil leaves
- 2 oz. Gin
More summer co*cktails:
- Lilac Bee's Knees
- Spicy Peach Bourbon Smash
- Homemade limoncello
- Cucumber infused gin
- Homemade strawberry vodka
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Rhubarb Basil Smash
Sarah Mock
This rhubarb basil smash is a refreshing summer smash co*cktail. Tart rhubarb is balanced out with the sweet syrup and the muddling of basil gives the co*cktail a brightness of flavor. This is an easy summer co*cktail that will have you sipping all summer.
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Prep time for the recipePrep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook time for the recipeCook Time 1 minute min
total time to prep and cook the recipe.Total Time 3 minutes mins
Course Drinks - Non Alcoholic
Cuisine American
Makes 1 co*cktail
Per Serving 136 kcal
Ingredients
Rhubarb Basil Smash Ingredients:
- 1 oz. Rhubarb syrup
- ¾ oz. lemon juice (fresh)
- 6-7 basil leaves
- 2 oz. Gin
Instructions
Fold a fresh basil leaf over the rim of a rocks glass and rub to flavor the rim of the glass.
In the bottom of a co*cktail shaker muddle 6 basil leaves with ¾ oz. fresh lemon juice.
Add 1 ounce of rhubarb syrup and 2 ounces of gin.
Fill the co*cktail shaker ¾ full with ice.
Close shaker and shake vigorously.
Strain the rhubarb basil smash into a ice filled rocks glass.
Garnish with a fresh basil leaf and/or a strip of rhubarb.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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About Sarah Mock
Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 14 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
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