Gin Basil Smash Recipe
Photo: Lara Ferroni
A must-know for warm-weather imbibing.
In the mid-2000s, Germany made a mark on the cocktail map with simple yet deliciously considered drinks, such as the Gin Basil Smash from Jörg Meyer.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. gin
- 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 oz. simple syrup (1:1)
- 2-3 sprigs fresh basil
- Tools:muddler, shaker, strainer, fine strainer
- Glass:rocks
- Garnish:basil leaf
Preparation
Muddle the basil in a shaker and add the other ingredients. Add ice and shake to chill. Fine-strain into an ice-filled glass and garnish.