Who invented the Gin Basil Smash?

A man called Joerg Meyer who owns a bar called Le Lion Bar de Paris in Hamburg.

What can you use to muddle the basil in a Gin Basil Smash?

A muddler is best but a spoon or even a rolling pin would work.

How do you make sugar syrup for a Gin Basil Smash?

Mix equal part of caster sugar and water in a small pan. Bring to the boil and then remove from the heat and allow the sugar to dissolve. Allow to cool and refridgerate.

Gin Basil Smash

Fresh and extremely refreshing, the Gin Basil Smash is a cocktail invented by the charismatic Joerg Meyer. Some think of the Gin Basil Smash as a Spring gin cocktail, but it is happy to refuse categorization.

Serves

Gin:

Hendrick's Original Gin

(01)What's inside

parts

Hendrick's Original Gin2 Parts
Lemon Juice1 Parts
Sugar Syrup0.5 Parts
8 Basil Leaves

(02)How to make

Step 1

Add basil to base of cocktail shaker and muddle gently.

Step 2

Add remaining ingredients and shake hard over ice.

Step 3

Strain over an ice-filled rock glass.

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COCKTAIL TIPS AND TRICKS

A fairly new cocktail onto the scene! Created by Hamburg bartender Jörg Meyer in 2008. The cocktail was originally called a Gin Pesto but over time transitioned to become a Gin Basil Smash to go alongside other 'Smash' cocktails such as the Whiskey Smash. TIPS - Slap your basil garnish very gently to release some of its aromas - Hendrick's Neptunia Gin is the perfect gin alternative for this cocktail.

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