Gin Basil Smash
Fresh basil gives this gin sour a vivid herbal character without an infusion step. A firm shake works the leaves into the citrus mixture, and fine straining removes large fragments before service.
Active preparation: 4 minutes
Ingredients
- 60 ml London dry gin
- 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 22.5 ml Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
- 10 leaf Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Chill a coupe glass and measure the ingredients.
- Gently press the herbs in the shaker, then add the non-carbonated liquid ingredients.
- Fill the shaker with ice, seal, and shake briskly for about 10–12 seconds.
- Fine-strain into the chilled coupe glass.
- Serve promptly.