Gin Basil Smash Cocktail

cocktail gin basil lemon summer

Jöerg Meyer

Makes 1 cocktail

Source

Ingredients

1 cup Demerara sugar

1 cup water

2 ounces gin (such as Beefeater)

1 ounce fresh lemon juice

⅔ ounce simple syrup

Small bunch basil leaves (about 10)

Basil sprig, for garnish

Method

Heat the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Do not boil. Stir until sugar dissolves, about 3 to 5 minutes, then remove the pan from the stove. Cool. Transfer the syrup to a clean bottle or jar. Cover and refrigerate.

Muddle basil leaves with lemon juice and simple syrup. Add ice and gin and shake. Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass with ice. Garnish with a basil sprig.