Ingredient

Basil

Basil is a versatile herb that brings a fresh, aromatic quality to a wide range of dishes and beverages. Its slightly sweet, peppery flavor with hints of mint and anise makes it a popular choice in both culinary and mixology applications. When used in cocktails, basil can add a refreshing and herbal depth, complementing a variety of spirits and mixers.

This herb pairs particularly well with gin, vodka, and rum, and is often muddled or infused to release its essential oils. A classic example is the Basil Smash, a cocktail that combines gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and fresh basil leaves for a bright and invigorating drink. Basil can also be found in modern twists on traditional cocktails, such as the Basil Margarita, where it adds an unexpected layer of complexity to the tequila-based favorite.

12 recipes

12 drinks that include “Basil”.

Drink	Style	Glass	Ingredients	View
Basil Cucumber Mezcalita Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice, Cucumber, Agave Syrup, Basil	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Orange Liqueur, Lime Juice, Cucumber, Agave Syrup, Basil	View
Cucumber Basil Gimlet Style: Cocktail Glass: Coupe Glass Ingredients: Vodka, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Cucumber, Basil	Cocktail	Coupe Glass	Vodka, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Cucumber, Basil	View
Gin Pesto Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Basil	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Basil	View
Lemon Basil Ice Cream Cocktail Style: Cocktail Glass: Martini Glass Ingredients: Vodka, Lemon Juice, Basil, Simple Syrup, Ice Cream	Cocktail	Martini Glass	Vodka, Lemon Juice, Basil, Simple Syrup, Ice Cream	View
New Fashioned Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Bourbon Whiskey, Vermouth (Sweet), Bitters, Soda Water, Basil, Strawberries, Sugar	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Bourbon Whiskey, Vermouth (Sweet), Bitters, Soda Water, Basil, Strawberries, Sugar	View
Peach Basil Mule Style: Cocktail Glass: Copper Mug Ingredients: Vodka, Peach, Lime(s), Ginger Beer, Basil	Cocktail	Copper Mug	Vodka, Peach, Lime(s), Ginger Beer, Basil	View
Quatro Verde Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Chile Liqueur, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Basil	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Chile Liqueur, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Basil	View
Regalo Style: Cocktail Glass: Highball Glass Ingredients: Rum (Light), Fruit Juice, Simple Syrup, Basil, Champagne	Cocktail	Highball Glass	Rum (Light), Fruit Juice, Simple Syrup, Basil, Champagne	View
Siesta Highball Style: Cocktail Glass: Highball Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Galliano Herbal Liqueur, Campari, Basil, Ginger Beer	Cocktail	Highball Glass	Mezcal, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Galliano Herbal Liqueur, Campari, Basil, Ginger Beer	View
Take It Easy Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Agave Syrup, Watermelon Juice, Lime Juice, Basil	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Agave Syrup, Watermelon Juice, Lime Juice, Basil	View
Thai-Pirinha Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Lime(s), Lemon(s), Ginger, Sugar, Basil, Rum (Flavored), Milk, Cherries	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Lime(s), Lemon(s), Ginger, Sugar, Basil, Rum (Flavored), Milk, Cherries	View
Watermelon Basil Style: Cocktail Glass: Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass Ingredients: Mezcal, Watermelon Juice, Lime Juice, Basil	Cocktail	Rocks or Old-Fashioned Glass	Mezcal, Watermelon Juice, Lime Juice, Basil	View

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