Ingredients
- 60 ml Gin
- 22.5 ml Lemon juice
- 15 ml Sugar syrup
- 10 leaves Basil leaves
- Garnish Basil sprig
Preparation
- Muddle basil with lemon and syrup.
- Add gin.
- Shake with ice and double strain into a rocks glass over ice.
- Garnish with basil sprig.
Origin Story
The Gin Basil Smash, often considered synonymous with the Basil Smash, was popularized by Jörg Meyer in the mid-2000s in Hamburg, Germany. This modern classic showcases the vibrant flavors of gin and fresh basil.
