Gin Smash
Fresh and herby.
LevelEasy
MethodMuddle
GlassRocks
Serves1
Ingredients
- 60 mlGin
- 3 wedgesLemon
- 15 mlSugar syrupMake it: stir equal amounts of sugar and hot water until clear. Keeps 2 weeks in the fridge.
- 8 leavesMint
Plus ice.
Bar tools
- Jigger
- Shaker
- Fine strainer
- Muddler
- Lewis bag & mallet
No bar kit? A jar with a lid works as a shaker, and 1 tablespoon is 15 ml.
How to make a Gin Smash
- Muddle the lemon wedges hard with the syrup in the shaker. Add the mint and press gently.
- Add the gin and ice and shake for 10 seconds.
- Double strain into a glass of crushed ice.
Garnish: Mint sprig