Gin Basil Smash
by Jörg Meyer Le Lion Bar de Paris, Hamburg, DE

1. Muddle the basil in the shaker.
2. Add all other remaining ingredients into the shaker.
3. Add ice cubes.
4. Shake for about 30 seconds.
5. Double-Strain the mixed liquid into the chilled serving glass with ice cubes inside.
6. Add your garnish.

Detailed Recipe Instructions

1. Prepare your Mise en Place.
2. Prepare your bottle setup.
3. Read your recipe carefully. As an ingredient and as a garnish for the drink! You are using a herb or spice for both things.
4. Prepare your garnish.
5. Chill the serving glass with either crushed ice or ice cubes. Or place it in a fridge or freezer.
6. Muddle the basil in the shaker.
7. Add all other remaining ingredients into the shaker.
8. Add ice cubes.
9. Shake for about 30 seconds.
10. Take the chilled glass out of the fridge/freezer. If you used ice to chill the serving glass, remove everything from the glass.
11. Add around 4 to 5 ice cubes into the serving glass.
12. Double-Strain into the serving glass.
13. Add your garnish.
14. Clean up your working station.