Modern Classic

Gin Basil Smash

Name: Gin Basil Smash
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Gin; 22.5 ml Lemon juice; 15 ml Simple syrup; 10 leaves Basil leaves

Served in an old-fashioned glass

Ingredients

60 ml Gin
22.5 ml Lemon juice
15 ml Simple syrup
10 leaves Basil leaves

Preparation

Muddle basil with lemon and syrup. Add gin, shake with ice and double strain into a rocks glass over ice.

Garnish

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.