Tropical Basil Smash

This refreshing cocktail, the Tropical Christmas Smash, captures the essence of a hot Kiwi Christmas with its tropical flavors of guava, orange, and tequila. The delightful combination of guava juice, tequila, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice creates a vibrant and festive drink, perfect for celebrating the holiday season in a tropical setting. The optional basil and salt rim add an extra touch of elegance and flavor to this tropical delight. Whether served with or without soda water, this cocktail is sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering.

Tropical Basil Smash

A vibrant and festive cocktail with tropical flavors of guava, orange, and tequila, perfect for celebrating the holiday season in a tropical setting.

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Ingredients

  • Basil and salt rim, for garnish (optional)
  • Handful of basil leaves
  • 3.40 oz guava juice
  • 1.70 oz tequila
  • 1 oz Cointreau
  • Fresh lime juice, to taste
  • Soda water, to top (optional)
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the basil and salt rim by blending a few basil leaves with salt and then rimming a short glass with lime juice and the basil salt.
  2. Muddle a bunch of basil leaves in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
  3. Add ice and the rest of the ingredients (except the soda water) into the shaker and shake well.
  4. Strain the mixture into the rimmed, ice-filled short glass.
  5. Top with a little soda water to dilute if desired.