Gin Basil SmashvsSouthside
Which one fits your taste?
Gin Basil Smash
A muddled, herbaceous modern classic pairing gin with fresh basil, lemon, and simple syrup.
Southside
A minty, gin-based cousin of the mojito, shaken with fresh lime and simple syrup until frothy.
Gin Basil Smash
Southside
Base
gin
gin
Glassware
Rocks glass
Coupe
Flavor Notes
herbal, sour, refreshing
refreshing, herbal
Strong?
Which should you pick?
Pick the Gin Basil Smash if you want something bright and citrus-forward. Go with the Southside if you'd rather have something smoother and less tart. Both are herbal and aromatic and light and refreshing, so if you enjoy one you'll likely appreciate the other.