Ingredients
- 60 ml Gin
- 22.5 ml Lemon juice
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- 8 leaves Basil leaves
- Garnish Basil leaf
Preparation
- Muddle basil with syrup and lemon juice.
- Add gin.
- Shake with ice and double strain into a rocks glass over ice.
- Garnish with basil leaf.
Origin Story
The Basil Smash emerged in the mid-2000s in Germany, crafted by bartender Jörg Meyer at his bar Le Lion. This cocktail quickly gained popularity for its refreshing combination of gin and fresh basil.
