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obstbert feddit.org obstbert@feddit.org
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Two glasses of basil smash.
  • 60 ml (alcohol-free) gin
  • 30 ml lime
  • 20 ml cane sugar Sirup
  • A hand full of basil

Shake with ice to crush the basil

I just love this drink in the summer. Amazingly refreshing.

When using alcohol-free gin, I like to cut back on the sugar a bit.

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FoxyFerengi startrek.website FoxyFerengi@startrek.website
Joined: 2025-06-04
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Love to see alcohol-free cocktails in here :)

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Onomatopoeia lemmy.cafe Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe
Joined: 2025-01-02
#3 · Quote Reply

Add some soda water, makes an amazing drink too!

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MaybeSushi sopuli.xyz MaybeSushi@sopuli.xyz
Joined: 2025-05-07
#4 · Quote Reply

Looks great, basil smash is the best!
How is the alcohol free gin? Any recommended brands?

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obstbert feddit.org obstbert@feddit.org
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Looks great, basil smash is the best! How is the alcohol free gin? Any recommended brands?

I like to use the alcohol-free "Knut Hansen", unfortunately a regional german brand.
It is a little bit on the softer side, but perfect for gimlet or Basil smash.

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MaybeSushi sopuli.xyz MaybeSushi@sopuli.xyz
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I like to use the alcohol-free "Knut Hansen", unfortunately a regional german brand. It is a little bit on the softer side, but perfect for gimlet or Basil smash.

Nice, thank you!
I'll have to try to find a good one here then :)

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obstbert feddit.org obstbert@feddit.org
Joined: 2024-07-25
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Nice, thank you! I'll have to try to find a good one here then :)

The one from Tanqueray tastes a bit more like actual gin. Maybe that's a good starting point if you're into Tanqueray.

I have to say. I prefer the softer taste of Knut Hansen though.

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