Kitchen Sanctuary · by Nicky Corbishley★ 5.0 (5)
Gin and Cucumber Basil Smash
NUTRITION · PER SERVING5M COOK
CAL 61%·PRO 22%
CARBS 400G100% OF CAL
9G FIBER362G OTHER29G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 3G2% OF CAL
1G SAT2G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A light, refreshing gin cocktail muddled with fresh basil, cucumber, and lemon. Perfect for warm summer days and cocktail hour.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 1- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for decorating the glass – optional)
- 8 basil leaves
- 8 slices cucumber (about 5mm thick)
- 2 tbsp sugar syrup (*See Tip)
- 50 ml (1.75 oz) gin (Tanqueray or Hendricks is a good choice)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- crushed ice
- splash of tonic water (my fave is naturally light Fever Tree)
- strips of cucumber (use a vegetable peeler to make these)
- a few basil leaves to decorate
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 5M
CAL 61%·PRO 22%
CARBS 400G100% OF CAL
9G FIBER362G OTHER29G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 3G2% OF CAL
1G SAT2G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 5m
- Sodium
- 27mg
- Total sugar
- 29g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 2925mg
- Calcium
- 287mg
- Iron
- 0.16mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 27MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.