Basil smash
Ingredients
for 4 person
5 tbsp | sugar |
5 tbsp | water |
1 bunch | basil, leaves torn off, a little set aside |
12 tbsp | gin (approx. 200 ml) |
8 tbsp | lemon juice |
some | ice cubes |
How it's done
Sugar syrup
Bring the sugar and water to the boil in a small pan, simmer until the sugar has dissolved, leave to cool.
Basil smash
Fill the glasses with ice cubes. Place ¼ of the basil in the jam jar, crush gently with a ladle. Add 3 tbsp of gin, 2 tbsp of lemon juice and 2 tbsp of sugar syrup, fill the jar with ice cubes, seal tightly. Shake the jar well for approx. 30 secs. Pour the cocktail through a sieve and into a jar, garnish with the reserved basil leaves. Repeat this step three more times.
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