Gin Basil Smash

Ingredients

• 2 oz Gin
• 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 oz simple syrup
• 10-12 fresh basil leaves
• Garnish: none

Instructions 

1. Chill an old-fashioned glass or goblet.  Save 3 basil leaves for the garnish
2. Muddle the remaining leaves in a cocktail shaker with the simple syrup.
3. Add gin, lemon juice, and ice.
4. Shake vigorously and double strain into the prepared glass. 
5. Garnish with leaves.