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\"\"<\/span><\/b>Love a gin smash, but want to skip the hangover? We get it. Check out this spin on the classic drink with fresh, locally grown basil from yours truly.<\/h4>\n

Lucky for us, non-alcohol options are on the rise. We\u2019ve seen a wave of impressive options come on the scene in the last couple of years, but we\u2019d be amiss if we didn\u2019t recommend Ghia, one of the first (and best!) of its kind. Like an Italian amaro, this ap\u00e9ritif-without-the-booze makes for the perfect base for your next cocktail. Pair with our fresh basil and you\u2019ll have a new go-to summer sipper. In this recipe, we\u2019ll use the muddling technique, so be sure to grab your muddler when gathering your supplies!<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll Need:<\/span><\/b>
\n1 Package of Gotham Greens Basil<\/span>
\n1 Bottle of Ghia<\/span>
\n1 Lemon<\/span>
\nTonic water or club soda<\/span>
\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Parts Per Drink:<\/span><\/b>
\n4 Gotham Greens Basil Leaves<\/span>
\n2 oz Ghia<\/span>
\n\u00bd Lemon, Fresh Squeezed<\/span>
\nTop with Soda or Tonic Water<\/span>
\n\"\"<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

How to Make It:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Start with muddling the basil. Set aside 2 leaves for garnish and place the others in your cocktail shaker. Gently smash for about 20 seconds. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Add the Ghia, lemon juice and simple syrup to your cocktail shaker, and 2 handfuls of ice on top. Shake until cold.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Strain the drink into your ice filled glass. (Basil ice would be a perfect added touch!)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Top with bubbles of your choice; soda water or club soda recommended.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and enjoy!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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