GIN BASIL SMASH
A perfect accent for an outdoor supper during tomato season. In winter, it revives the palate as an aperitif. This drink demonstrates so ably how fresh ingredients can be incorporated into everyday drinking cocktails. Head to your kitchen garden or snag a big bunch of basil at the farmers' market, and you're mere steps from a living drink that will make your head dizzy. This drink smashes basil, but you can smash anything-tarragon, thyme, cilantro, or kefir lime leaves. Let this drink inspire you. We like to host a garden party with an assortment of fresh herbs and gins, and let friends muddle their way through an array of flavors.
Provided by Jöerg Meyer
Categories Cocktail Gin Basil Lemon Summer
Yield Makes 1 cocktail
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make the simple syrup:
- Heat the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Do not boil. Stir until sugar dissolves, about 3 to 5 minutes, then remove the pan from the stove. Cool. Transfer the syrup to a clean bottle or jar. Cover and refrigerate.
- Make the cocktail:
- Muddle basil leaves with lemon juice and simple syrup. Add ice and gin and shake. Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass with ice. Garnish with a basil sprig.
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Cadde Maanka
[email protected]I love how versatile this cocktail is. You can use different types of gin, basil, and lemons to create different flavor variations.
Megat Rai
[email protected]This cocktail is so easy to make! I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a glass and stir.
Asad Arain Network
[email protected]This cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and refreshing. I love the way the basil adds a subtle herbal flavor.
K King
[email protected]I've made this cocktail several times now and it's always a hit with my friends. It's the perfect summer drink.
Malik Hamad
[email protected]This is the perfect cocktail to serve at a party or gathering. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
johu rul
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gin, but I really enjoyed this cocktail. The basil and lemon really balance out the gin flavor.
Malik Naqeeb
[email protected]This cocktail is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of gin, basil, and lemon.
Mofijul Mofijul
[email protected]I've made this cocktail several times now and it's always a hit with my friends. It's the perfect summer drink.
Kashif Baba
[email protected]This is the perfect cocktail to serve at a party or gathering. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Kylie Cameron
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gin, but I really enjoyed this cocktail. The basil and lemon really balance out the gin flavor.
Blessing Ozueh
[email protected]This cocktail is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and refreshing. I love the way the basil adds a subtle herbal flavor.
Murtaza Qureshi
[email protected]I love how versatile this cocktail is. You can use different types of gin, basil, and lemons to create different flavor variations.
Ali Amrician
[email protected]I've made this cocktail several times now and it's always a hit with my friends. It's the perfect summer drink.
Mohib Asif
[email protected]This is the perfect cocktail to serve at a party or gathering. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
RJ Vandelinder
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gin, but I really enjoyed this cocktail. The basil and lemon really balance out the gin flavor.
Phoenix Walker
[email protected]This cocktail is so easy to make! I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a glass and stir.
Moses Mathebula
[email protected]I love the combination of gin, basil, and lemon in this cocktail. It's so refreshing and flavorful.
Bahar Walizadeh
[email protected]This gin basil smash is the perfect summer cocktail! It's refreshing, flavorful, and easy to make.