Basil leaves

Basil leaves add fresh green aroma, peppery herbal flavor, and a garden-like brightness to cocktails. When muddled or shaken, basil can make citrus drinks feel especially fresh and aromatic without becoming heavy or overly sweet.

On this page, you’ll find cocktails with basil leaves, including gin drinks, vodka cocktails, tequila recipes, smashes, sours, and refreshing summer cocktails. Basil cocktails work especially well with lemon, lime, gin, cucumber, strawberry, watermelon, pineapple, simple syrup, and soda water.