Thai Basil Smash
Gin · Rocks
Gin, Thai basil, fresh lime, and palm sugar smashed hard — the aromatic Thai basil has a licorice-anise note that transforms the Hamburg classic into something Bangkok-street-stall.
| Glass | Rocks |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 18% |
| Category | international |
| Flavor | herbal, aromatic, thai, modern |
Ingredients
- Gin2 oz
- Thai Basil Leaves10 leaves
- Fresh Lime Juice0.75 oz
- Palm-Sugar Syrup0.5 oz
- Thai Basil Sprig1 piece
Method
- Gently slap Thai basil leaves and drop into shaker
- Add gin, lime juice, palm-sugar syrup
- Fill with ice, shake hard
- Double strain into rocks glass over fresh ice
- Garnish with a whole Thai basil sprig
Pro Tips
- Thai basil has a licorice edge that sweet basil doesn't — don't substitute; it changes the drink entirely.
- Gently slap the leaves before muddling — releases oils without bruising the texture.
- Palm sugar (not regular) gives a caramel roundness that plain sugar can't.