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Gin Basil Smash

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INGREDIENTS

  • Gin2 oz6 cl
  • Lemon juice¾ oz2,5 cl
  • Simple syrup¾ oz2 cl
  • Basil leaves12
  • Basil sprigGarnish
Glass
Rocks glass (Old Fashioned)
Method
Shaken
Base
Gin
Category
Cocktail

METHOD

  1. Grab a rocks glass.
  2. Add 12 basil leaves.
  3. Muddle in the shaker (gently, just release the aroma).
  4. Fill the shaker with ice.
  5. Add gin to the shaker.
  6. Add lemon juice to the shaker.
  7. Add simple syrup to the shaker.
  8. Shake hard (10–15 seconds).
  9. Fill the glass with ice.
  10. Strain over fresh ice.
  11. Garnish with a basil sprig.