At a Glance
Category: Gin Cocktails
Glass: Rocks glass
Garnish: Basil sprig
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup
- 10-12 basil leaves
Method
Muddle basil with lemon juice and syrup, add gin and ice, shake, and double strain over fresh ice.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Rocks glass
Garnish: Basil sprig
Background & History
Created by German bartender Jörg Meyer in the 2000s, it helped popularize herb-forward modern gin cocktails.
For more on this, see Cocktail Recipe Directory and Gin Cocktails.