The Biggar cocktail collection
Gin Basil Smash
A modern classic from Hamburg: gin, lemon, sugar and a big handful of basil. Herbaceous Gin makes it greener still.
- Time
- About 4 minutes
- Glass
- Rocks glass
- Technique
- Muddle, shake, double strain
Start with the essentials
What you’ll need
Servings: 1
Ice & garnish
A basil sprig
Ice cubes for shaking; fresh ice in the glass
Equipment
A measure, muddler, cocktail shaker and fine strainer
A few simple steps
How to make it
Muddle
Gently muddle the basil with the sugar syrup in the bottom of a shaker.
Shake
Add the gin, lemon juice and ice. Shake hard.
Strain
Double strain over fresh ice in a rocks glass and top with a basil sprig.
Bruise the basil, don't shred it — over-muddled basil turns bitter.
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Made with Biggar Herbaceous Gin.
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Recipe reference: Classic recipe, adapted for the Biggar collection. Method written for the Biggar collection. Preparation time is an estimate.
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