Gin Basil Smash
Hamburg, 2008. Bright green and a modern classic.
LevelEasy
MethodMuddle
GlassRocks
Serves1
Ingredients
- 60 mlGin
- 25 mlLemon juiceSqueeze it fresh. 1 lemon gives about 30 ml.
- 15 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
- 10 leavesBasil
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Shaker
- Strainer
- Muddler
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a Gin Basil Smash
- Press the basil firmly in the shaker with the lemon juice.
- Add the gin, syrup and ice and shake hard for 12 seconds.
- Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
Garnish: Basil sprig