Cucumber Basil Smash
Ingredients
- 4 slices English cucumber plus 1 long ribbon for garnish
- 6 fresh basil leaves plus 1 for garnish
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 3 ounces club soda
- 1 cup crushed ice
Instructions
- Place the cucumber slices, basil leaves and simple syrup in the bottom of a rocks glass.
- Press gently with a muddler for about 10 seconds, just until the cucumber releases its juice and the basil smells fragrant.
- Add the lime juice and stir to combine.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Top with the club soda and stir once to lift the cucumber from the bottom.
- Garnish with the cucumber ribbon curled against the glass and a basil leaf on top.
Good to Know
No basil on hand? Mint works, though the drink turns closer to a smash-mojito than its own thing.