Gin Basil Smash
Fresh basil is muddled through Jörg Meyer's bright 2008 gin sour, making vivid green aroma a structural ingredient.
- Glassware
- Rocks glass
- Strength
- 22% ABVBefore dilution
- Garnish
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- Basil sprig Use a fresh, generously leafy sprig of sweet basil.
Ingredients
- Basil 12 leaves Use large fresh sweet-basil leaves with their tender stems.
- Gin 60 ml
- Fresh lemon juice 30 ml
- Simple syrup 20 ml Use a one-to-one syrup by weight.
Preparation
- Muddle the basil firmly in a shaker to release its colour and aroma.
- Add the remaining ingredients and plenty of cubed ice, then shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled.
- Fine-strain into a chilled rocks glass over fresh cubed ice.
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