House Kiwi Basil Smash

A Liquid Society house recipe: muddled kiwifruit and basil with lime.

Muddled · Rocks glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · alcohol-free

Ingredients

• 1 Kiwifruit
• 6 leaves Basil leaves
• 20 ml Fresh lime juice
• 15 ml Sugar syrup
• Basil leaf (garnish)

Method

1. Add 1 kiwifruit
2. Muddle gently
3. Add ice
4. Add 6 basil leaves
5. Add 20 ml fresh lime juice
6. Pour 15 ml sugar syrup into the glass
7. Churn
8. Garnish

Tip

Double-strain over crushed ice.

About the House Kiwi Basil Smash

The Liquid Society house family. This is a Liquid Society house recipe, created for this site rather than handed down from history. It follows the same rules as the classics: something sour, something sweet and something long, balanced so it tastes like a grown-up drink without the alcohol.

House Kiwi Basil Smash FAQ

What's in a House Kiwi Basil Smash?

1 kiwifruit, 6 leaves basil leaves, 20 ml fresh lime juice, 15 ml sugar syrup, garnished with basil leaf.

Does a House Kiwi Basil Smash contain alcohol?

No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.

Should I shake or stir a House Kiwi Basil Smash?

Neither. Muddle the fresh ingredients in the glass, add crushed ice and churn with a spoon.

What glass do you serve a House Kiwi Basil Smash in?

A rocks glass, about 300 ml. Serve it over ice. No rocks glass? Use any short, heavy tumbler.