Chris RuppelWINTER BASIL SMASH
handful fresh basil
1 oz lemon juice
¾ oz simple syrup
2 oz aquavit
Garnish: basil leaf
Method: Set aside one basil leaf as garnish. In a shaker, muddle remaining basil leaves with lemon juice and simple syrup. Add aquavit and ice cubes, shake, and double strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice cubes.
An interesting riff on the Gin Basil Smash, it's refreshing yet has a touch of warming notes from the aquavit. Don't be scared off by the two full shots. This one is balanced nicely by the generous amounts of lemon and simple. I had Thai basil on hand when I took the photo and I thought it worked well in the cocktail, even though the spec calls for the Italian variety. I first saw this one on IG from theeducatedbarfly.
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handful fresh basil
1 oz lemon juice
¾ oz simple syrup
2 oz aquavit
Garnish: basil leaf
Method: Set aside one basil leaf as garnish. In a shaker, muddle remaining basil leaves with lemon juice and simple syrup. Add aquavit and ice cubes, shake, and double strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice cubes.
An interesting riff on the Gin Basil Smash, it's refreshing yet has a touch of warming notes from the aquavit. Don't be scared off by the two full shots. This one is balanced nicely by the generous amounts of lemon and simple. I had Thai basil on hand when I took the photo and I thought it worked well in the cocktail, even though the spec calls for the Italian variety. I first saw this one on IG from theeducatedbarfly.
🔗 https://potentpotables.app/drinks/winter-basil-smash/
#alcohol #cocktail #cocktails #drink #ginBasilSmash #riff #basil #lemon #juice #simpleSyrup #aquavit #basilLeaf #garnish #homeBar #drinkstodon #fedithirst
