🍸 Gin Basil Smash

Aperitif, Classics

4 ingredients
Aperitif
  • 12 fresh Basil leaves
  • 60 mlGin
  • 22.5 mlLemon juice
  • 10 mlSugar syrup (2:1)

  1. 1
    Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. 2
    Prepare garnish of three basil sprigs..
  3. 3
    MUDDLE basil sprigs (no need to pluck leaves from stem) in base of shaker.
  4. 4
    Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
  5. 5
    FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  6. 6
    Garnish with basil sprig bouquet.
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