Gin Basil Smash con ginger beer

Ingredienti

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 4 basil leaves
• 2 ounces botanical gin
• 1 1/2 ounces basil simple syrup (more or less to taste)
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 2 ounces ginger beer (substitute club soda or sparkling water)
• crushed ice
• lime slices
• basil leaves

Preparazione

1. 1

   --- Simple Syrup ---

2. 2

   Add the sugar, water, and fresh basil to a small saucepan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Stir until sugar is completely dissolved.

4. 4

   Let cool completely to room temperature, then strain into a glass jar and seal tightly with a lid.

5. 5

   Store in the fridge for up to a month!

6. 6

   --- Gin Basil Smash ---

7. 7

   Add the fresh basil to the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler to gently crush the basil to release the oils.

8. 8

   Fill the shaker halfway with ice. Then pour in the gin, lime juice, and basil simple syrup.

9. 9

   Then gently shake until combined and chilled.

10. 10

    Strain into a glass over ice and then top with ginger beer.

11. 11

    Garnish with fresh basil and lime slices and enjoy!!