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Gin Basil Smash

2 oz Gin, Beefeater
1 oz Lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
2⁄3 oz Simple syrup
20 lf Basil
1 lf Basil (as garnish)
Instructions

Muddle 1/2 lemon with large handful basil, add simple and test for sweetness. Add ice and gin, shake, double strain, rocks-filled frozen old fashioned glass

History

Originally posted as 5cl gin. Updated to reflect video from Le Lion

Cocktail summary
Posted by Guenni on
Created by
Jörg Meyer, Le Lion, Hamburg, Germany
Year
2008
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://ohgosh.tv/episode/gin-basil-smash-le-lion-hamburg-joerg-meyer/

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  • My top-3. Adding 5-10 ml of Suze is a good thing (reduce syrup a bit). — ★★★★★
  • Added a few Thai basil leaves to spice it up a bit.. super tasty drink
  • Very tasty, although the basil and lemon is almost overpowering
  • Paula Garner
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Comments
bochi commented on 8/11/2011:

The Gin Basil Smash was created by Jörg Meyer (Le Lion, Hamburg - Germany) in 2008.

Dan commented on 8/11/2011:

Moderated to provide method and reflect gin quantity from oh gosh video.