Method
- Muddle half a lemon with a large handful of basil.
- Add simple syrup and test for sweetness.
- Add ice and gin, then shake.
- Double strain into a rocks-filled frozen old fashioned glass.
- Garnish with a basil sprig.
About the Gin Basil Smash
This sour cocktail uses gin as its primary ingredient. It blends gin's botanical qualities with lemon's tang and basil's herbal notes to create a unique taste.
History
German bartender Jörg Meyer developed this drink in 2008 at Le Lion bar in Hamburg, Germany. It was first called Gin Pesto and takes its inspiration from the Whiskey Smash.
