34 Best Basil Cocktails

I simply love cocktails and am always on the lookout for new types of cocktails. I never had basil cocktails ever in my life but recently got the taste and was pleasantly surprised.

How can I miss something that is so splendid?

Let me share the

Best Basil Cocktails

1. Lemon Basil Gin Fizz

It is one of the lovely summer cocktails. Sit on your patio with your friends and family and enjoy this delicious cocktail.

The mix of ginger, basil, soda, and gin makes it special.

2. Basil Blueberry Cocktail

This refreshing drink is apt for a hot day. With only 100 calorie content it is one of the healthiest summer drinks.

You get your fair share of antioxidants with delicious blueberries.

You can either use ball jars or mason jars with lids to make this cocktail.

To make this cocktail you need a mix of club soda, basil leaves, vodka, blueberries, and lime.

3. Bourbon Basil Lemonade

It is a perfect cocktail for get-togethers and parties.

The combination of bourbon and lemonade makes this drink extra special.

It is a great drink for kids too if you don’t include bourbon in the drink.

It is best served with bacon deviled eggs.

The cocktail takes only 5 minutes to make, you just need a mix of basil, lemon, bourbon, and lemonade.

4. Gin Basil Smash

You need a shaker to make this delicious drink.

The ingredients include gin, lemon, basil, ice, and sugar syrup.

5. Watermelon Basil Martini

I had tried this in a restaurant and was completely mesmerized by it.

Since then I made it a number of times and all the adults in my family love it. I used Tito’s vodka for the cocktail as it is my favorite.

I also add a French liqueur called St. Germain and it takes the taste to another level.

With a combination of watermelon, St. Germain, vodka, and basil you get one of the most enjoyable cocktail drinks.

6. Blackberry Basil Mojito

I am a big fan of mojitos so when I got to know about this cocktail I was over the moon.

It takes only 5 minutes to prepare.

The ingredients include blackberries, crushed ice, basil, white rum, and lime.

7. Peach Basil Moscow Mule

Adding peach vodka instead of regular vodka makes this cocktail much more desirable.

You need a 72-ounce glass pitcher to make this drink.

It is best served in copper mugs as it will remain cold for a longer duration.

The drink is ready in only 5 minutes. You need a mix of lemon juice, peach vodka, basil, and ginger beer.

8. Blackberry Basil Sangria

If you have a busy life and want something that relaxes you then go for this cocktail. It is one of the best basil cocktails.

You may wonder if basil and sangria go well together but it does. Trust me.

It hardly takes 10 minutes to make.

The ingredients required are dry white wine, basil, lemon, and white rum.

9. Basil Gimlet

It is different than the traditional gimlet which is a mix of simple syrup, gin, and lime.

The taste is simply yummy.

You need a mason jar or if you have a cocktail shaker that will also work.

With a mix of basil, agave nectar, lime, and gin you can make this lovely cocktail.

10. Strawberry Basil Margarita

It is one of my favorite drinks and I love to make it again and again.

I must give credit to the bartender Trudy Thomas who works in Scottsdale Camelback Resort, Arizona for discovering this recipe.

The ingredients include strawberries, Cointreau liqueur, basil leaves, tequila, and lime juice.

11. Spicy Thai Basil Cucumber Cocktail

This is one of the coolest drinks. It is so refreshing. You need a blender to make this drink.

You will definitely love this drink so initially, for the first couple of times, you can buy Thai basil from the grocery stores meanwhile grow it in your pot.

The cocktail can be served in just 20 minutes.

The ingredients needed are Thai basil, white rum, lime, cucumber juice, and jalapeno.

12. Restorative Basil Drop Cocktail

The drink is perfect for a hot day. This is one of the most well-balanced cocktails.

To make the cocktail you need a strainer, a martini glass, and a cocktail shaker.

With a mix of simple syrup, basil leaves, lemonade, and vodka you can make this lovely drink.

13. Strawberry Vodka Lemonade

It is one of the best strawberry basil vodka cocktails.

Filled with fresh fruit it is truly refreshing. The drinks work great in picnics, parties, and barbecues.

For kids keep everything as it is minus vodka.

The ingredients include lemonade, vodka, and strawberries.

14. Strawberry Basil Smash

This is another strawberry drink that is one of my favorites.

To make this drink you need a mix of strawberries, sparkling water, vodka, basil, and lemon juice.

You can use gin or white rum also instead of vodka.

15. Basil Vodka Lemonade

It is a low-calorie refreshing drink.

The drink is pretty simple to make. You just need a mix of lemonade, basil, and vodka.

16. Gin And Cucumber Basil Smash

On a hot summer day enjoy this refreshing drink with nuts and you will have the time of your life.

You can serve it in just 5 minutes.

The ingredients needed are gin, cucumber, tonic water, basil, and lemon juice.

17. Basil Lime Cooler Recipe

You need a cocktail shaker for this drink.

To make the basil syrup you need a mix of basil, sugar, and water.

For the cocktail, you need a mix of basil syrup. vodka, lime juice, basil, and seltzer.

18. Basil Old Fashioned Cocktail

It has an earthy appeal and tastes so unique. I simply loved it.

It takes around 15 minutes to make this basil cocktail.

You need a mix of basil simple syrup, orange wedge, bourbon whiskey, and orange bitters.

19. Basil Blueberry Margarita

It is one of the most gorgeous basil cocktails.

To make this cocktail you need a mix of Cointreau, basil, tequila, and blueberries.

This restaurant-styled pink cocktail is a crowd-pleaser.

20. Blackberry Prosecco Punch

For late spring and on a hot summer day this is one of the best cocktails.

To make this cocktail you need a mix of blackberries, Prosecco, honey, basil, and elderflower liqueur.

21. Pineapple Basil Rum Fizz

It is one of the best tropical cocktails.

The combination of basil and pineapple takes it to the next level.

It only takes 10 minutes to make.

The ingredients include light rum, pineapple, basil, light rum, and club soda.

22. Brazilian Frozen Lemonade With Vodka And Basil

This is a light and refreshing cocktail recipe.

You need a top-quality blender for this.

It takes 10 minutes to make.

The ingredients include lime, coconut water, coconut milk, vodka, and basil.

23. Blackberry Basil Margarita

This cocktail has a tart and sweet flavor. It is light and a pure delight.

The ingredients include basil, blackberry, Cointreau, tequila, and simple syrup.

For this cocktail, the equipment needed is a muddler, shaker, and lowball glass.

24. Basil And Fresh Peach Bourbon Cocktail

The bourbon and peach combination is simply superb.

It hardly takes 5 minutes to make.

To get the best out of the cocktail use over-ripe peach as it is rich and sweet in flavor.

The ingredients include peach, simple syrup, basil, and Bourbon.

25. Blueberry Basil Mezcal Cocktail

I simply love Mezcal cocktails and this is certainly one of the best.

As you know mezcal is similar to tequila but has an earthier flavor.

It is one of the most popular drinks in Oaxaca, Mexico.

The ingredients include mezcal, basil, agave nectar, and ice.

26. Thai Lemongrass Margarita

This is one of the easiest basil cocktails.

It is best served with grilled fish or tacos.

The recipe takes only 10 minutes to make.

With a mix of orange liqueur, lemongrass, agave nectar, lime wedges, tequila Blanco and Thai basil you can make this lovely drink.

27. Mango Cocktail With Basil

This cocktail is always a hit with the crowd.

It takes only 10 minutes to make.

The ingredients include basil simple syrup, mango nectar, lemon juice, basil, and Pinot Grigio.

28. Nectaine Mojitos With Basil

It is one of the most refreshing basil cocktails. For kids, the recipe remains the same excluding rum.

The cocktail takes only 10 minutes to make.

You need a mix of club soda, basil, ripe nectarine, simple syrup, and white rum.

29. Jalapeno Basil Margarita

This is a perfect drink after a long day in summer.

The sweet and spicy flavor just makes your evening perfect.

It hardly takes 5 minutes to make. With a mix of jalapeno, agave nectar, tequila, basil, and Triple Sec you can make this lovely cocktail.

30. Italian Mojitos

It is a fun and refreshing cocktail and hardly takes 10 minutes to make.

You need a mix of basil, lime, simple syrup, vodka, and club soda.

You can use any vodka but for this cocktail, Pearl Lime Basil Vodka is the best.

31. Peach Basil Margarita

It is a wonderful cocktail and you can serve it in just 10 minutes.

The ingredients include lemon juice, tequila, basil, peach, and cane sugar.

32. Lemon Basil Mojito

Filled with herbs this is a super refreshing drink.

You need a mix of club soda, basil, mint, rum, and agave nectar.

33. Watermelon Basil Mojitos

This is one of the best summer drinks.

To make it you need watermelon, basil, light rum, club soda, and ice cubes.

34. Grapefruit And Basil Martini Recipe

Grapefruit and basil are a terrific combination and work extremely well together.