Gin Basil Smash
A modern classic that muddles fresh basil with gin and citrus for an aromatic green cocktail.
- 2 ozlondon dry gin
- 1 ozfresh lemon juice(freshly squeezed)
- ¾ ozsimple syrup(1:1 ratio)
- 8 leavesfresh basil(plus more for garnish)
- basil leavesgarnish
- 1Add basil leaves to a shaker and gently muddle to release oils.
- 2Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice.
- 3Shake vigorously for 12 seconds.
- 4Double strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice.
- 5Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
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The Gin Basil Smash was created by Jörg Meyer at Le Lion bar in Hamburg Germany in 2008. It quickly spread globally and became one of the most successful modern cocktails proving new classics can still emerge.
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