French 75vsGin Basil Smash

Which one fits your taste?

French 75

An elegant, gin-forward cocktail sweetened with a tart lime cordial. Simple, sophisticated, and sharp.

Gin Basil Smash

A muddled, herbaceous modern classic pairing gin with fresh basil, lemon, and simple syrup.

French 75
Gin Basil Smash
Base
gin
gin
Glassware
Coupe
Rocks glass
Flavor Notes
sour, herbal, strong
herbal, sour, refreshing
Strong?

Which should you pick?

Pick the French 75 if you want something boozy and spirit-forward. Go with the Gin Basil Smash if you'd rather have something light and refreshing. Both are bright and citrus-forward and herbal and aromatic, so if you enjoy one you'll likely appreciate the other.