"Here's how to make a Gin Basil Smash cocktail! This twist on the classic whiskey smash combines peppery basil, botanical gin, and fresh lemon for an herbaceous and refreshing drink. Got basil and love gin? Here's the ideal drink for you: the Gin Basil Smash! This modern spin on the Whiskey Smash is light and herbaceous, pairing peppery basil with botanical gin. If there's summer in a cocktail glass, this is it!"
"The Gin Basil Smash is a cocktail made with gin, basil, and fresh lemon juice, a riff on the Whiskey Smash. First published as a recipe in 1887, the classic smash pairs lemon, mint, sugar, and crushed ice as a refreshing summer cocktail. This gin variation was invented in 2008 by a man named Jörg Meyer, owner of the German bar Le Lion, who posted the recipe on his website."
The Gin Basil Smash pairs peppery basil with botanical gin and fresh lemon to create an herbaceous, refreshing cocktail. The drink is a modern riff on the Whiskey Smash and emphasizes bright citrus and herb flavors over heavy spirits. Jörg Meyer of Le Lion in Germany invented the gin variation in 2008, and it has since gained international popularity. Typical ingredients include mid-range gin, sweet basil or Thai basil for variation, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mid-range gins ($25–$40) balance botanical complexity without overwhelming basil. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice is essential to avoid flat, artificial flavor.
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