Gin: It’s hard to go too wrong ... That said, I personally prefer lemon, but if all you have is lime, you should still make the drink.

A classic fizz shouldn’t be served over ice, so make sure the ingredients are shaken with plenty of ice to keep them cold. Put the gin, lemon juice and sugar syrup into a chilled cocktail shaker ...

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for eight to 10 seconds. Strain up into a cocktail glass or coupe ...

You will also love Refreshing Lemon Blackberry Smash Cocktail ... and focus on the basil and citrus flavors. Can I make a large batch of Gin Basil Smash for a party? Absolutely!