Technically, you could call this drink recipe a basil smash, since it featured muddled basil, simple syrup, lime and vodka, which are the traditional ingredients of a summery smash.

Most vodkas are filtered after distillation, which makes them very pure and ideal for mixing in cocktails. Vodka can be used in cakes and for curing foods such as salmon. FAQs about BBC Food ...

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Most vodkas are filtered after distillation, which makes them very pure and ideal for mixing in cocktails. Vodka can be used in cakes and for curing foods such as salmon. FAQs about BBC Food ...

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