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. Of course ...

Over at the venue, Smirnoff Smash Vodka Soda set up shop with a specialty bar, samples and custom cocktails like the Smirnoff Mule and Smirnoff Texas Lemonade. Cardo performed at the opening night ...

plus their brand new house-made vodka and gin. A Cold Fashioned aka frozen Old Fashioned cocktail Think light and refreshing cocktails like the Peach & Thyme Smash made with Nelson Brothers ...