How to Make a Blueberry Basil Gin Smash Cocktail
A Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting the Ultimate Serve.
A fresh, fruit-forward smash that's become a genuine crowd pleaser on our menu. The lavender and citrus notes of a good dry gin pair deliciously with tart, muddled blueberries, while a top of soda water keeps things light and effortlessly drinkable. Fresh basil adds a peppery, herbaceous lift that ties the whole serve together, bringing a garden-fresh quality you don't often find in a cocktail. Equally suited to a sunny garden party or a relaxed evening on the terrace, this is the kind of drink that wins over guests who think they "don't really like gin."
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Base Spirit: Gin
Flavour Profile: Fruity, herbaceous, light, refreshing
Glassware: Rocks Glass
Occasion: Garden Parties, Summer Gatherings, Birthday Celebrations, Dinner Parties
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Ingredients:
50ml Dry Gin
8–10 Fresh Blueberries
4–5 Fresh Basil Leaves
15ml Agave Syrup
Soda Water (to top)
Blueberries & Basil Sprig (garnish)
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How to make:
Add the blueberries, basil leaves, and agave syrup to a rocks glass.
Gently muddle until the blueberries are crushed and the basil has released its oils.
Add the gin and fill the glass with ice.
Stir well to combine and chill.
Top with soda water and give one final gentle stir.
Garnish with a few fresh blueberries and a basil sprig.
Serve immediately
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Allergens:
This recipe does not contain any common allergens.
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Story behind the Serve
The Smash is one of the oldest cocktail formats in the book, a simple, refreshing build of spirit, sugar, fresh fruit, and ice that dates back to the mid-1800s. Its enduring appeal lies in its flexibility: built around whatever fruit and herbs are freshest at the time. This version leans on the natural pairing of gin's botanical character with the tartness of blueberries, finished with fresh basil for a peppery, aromatic edge. Simple, seasonal, and consistently one of the most popular serves we pour at spring and summer private events.
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