Basil Smash
Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Basil, Basil
Ingredients
- Ice Cubes
- 1½ Parts 45 ml 1½ oz Gin
- ⅔ Part 20 ml ⅔ oz Lemon Juice
- ⅓ Part 10 ml ⅓ oz Simple Syrup
- 15 Leaves 15 Leaves 15 Leaves Basil
- 1 Leaf 1 Leaf 1 Leaf Basil
How to make a Basil Smash
Gently muddle the basil leaves and the lemon juice in a shaker, "smashing them together". Add simple syrup and Gin and top up with ice. Shake forcefully! Double strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with basil leaves.
Story about Basil Smash
The original Basil Smash was created by Jörg Meyer of the Lion in Hamburg in 2008. It won the “Best New Cocktail” at the 2008 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards.
We think that the drink also goes really well with Absolut Vodka, it gives the drink a more distinct taste of basil and lemon. Try both and see what you prefer!