Gin Basil Smash

Ingredients

• 2 ounces gin
• 1 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• ¾ ounces simple syrup
• 8–10 basil leaves (to muddle)
• Basil bouquet, for garnish

Steps

1. In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle fresh basil.
2. Add the gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice to the shaker and shake hard for 12–15 seconds.
3. Double-strain through fine mesh strainer into an rocks glass over fresh ice.
4. Garnish with a bouquet of fresh basil.