How to Make Basil Cucumber Smash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love a refreshing drink on a hot summer day? The Basil Cucumber Smash is the perfect combination of cool and crisp flavors that will instantly transport you to a tranquil garden oasis. This delightful cocktail is the ultimate way to beat the heat and relax in style.

What makes the Basil Cucumber Smash so special is the use of fresh, aromatic basil and crisp cucumber, which lend their distinct flavors to this drink. The combination of these ingredients creates a unique and ...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 3 slices cucumber, plus more for garnish
  • 3 basil leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 1 ½ teaspoons superfine sugar
  • 1 ½ fluid ounces vodka
  • 1 cup crushed ice

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Servings: 1

  • In a Collins glass, muddle cucumber, basil, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add vodka and crushed ice. Stir until well chilled. Garnish with an additional cucumber slice and basil leaf.
  • Nutrition

    130 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 9mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 96mg