Gin Basil Smash
Gin · Rocks
Jörg Meyer's 2008 Hamburg creation — gin, lemon, and fresh basil smashed hard until the oils release, a new-classic of the German cocktail revival.
| Glass | Rocks |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 18% |
| Category | modern |
| Flavor | herbal, citrus, modern, aromatic |
Ingredients
- Gin2 oz
- Fresh Lemon Juice1 oz
- Simple Syrup0.75 oz
- Fresh Basil8 leaves
- Basil Sprig1 piece
Method
- Gently slap basil leaves and place in shaker
- Add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup
- Fill with ice and shake hard
- Double strain into rocks glass over fresh ice
- Garnish with basil sprig
Pro Tips
- Jörg Meyer's 2008 creation at Le Lion in Hamburg — a modern classic.
- Fresh basil leaves muddled hard release oils; don't be shy.
- Strain through a fine mesh to catch pulverized basil bits — pretty matters.