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gin basil smash

Gin Basil Smash Recipe

Recipe: Jörg Meyer , Le Lion , Hamburg

Photo: Lara Ferroni

March 28, 2016

gin basil smash

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
¾ oz. fresh lemon juice
¾ 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.

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