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.