Antonella Basil Smash
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Antonella Basil Smash
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 12 fresh | Basil leaves |
| 2 1⁄3 oz | Nonino Il Moscato Grappa Monovitigno |
| 1 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 2⁄3 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 3 drop | Saline solution 4:1 (20g sea salt to 80g water) |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
- Prepare garnish of basil sprig.
- MUDDLE basil leaves (with stems) in base of shaker.
- Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
- Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
Joerg Meyer's grappa-based riff on his own iconic Gin Basil Smash.
AKA: Grappa Basil Smash
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2024 by Joerg Meyer at the Bar Convent Berlin as a result of a challenge by Antonella Nonino, "Be brave mix grappa!"
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