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Gin Basil Smash
Jörg, the creator of this cocktail, says, "Better too much than not enough basil in this drink". He also specifies that the basil is muddled rather than...
Jens Finderup
30th June at 19:42
Has anyone tried to make a basil syrup? For quicker expedite.
12th April at 14:38
Adding some drops of Japanese Umami Bitters adds more depths.
28th March at 18:45
I added a shot of Kalani. We loved it. Summer vibes!☀️😎
14th March at 22:28
What was the original measurement of rich simple syrup before switching the recipe to Monin syrup? The original was delicious but the new recipe seems overly sour.
15th March at 07:58
The same. Both syrups are almost identical in sweetness so a direct swap. Monin Pure Cane Syrup = 65.0 brix. Rich sugar syrup 2:1 by volume = 65.1 brix
14th March at 01:21
Original recipe is solid. I also tried making it with Gin Mare, which is Mediterranean style with basil as a botanical, and upped it to 70 ml. That was a different drink, but also quite good.
23rd February at 17:14
100% upcoming summer on heavy rotation since no yellow chartreuse for Slow & Unsteady. Basically perfect cocktail. Thanks Jorg!!!!!
24th June at 21:51
I agree. Recipe I first saw had 3/4 oz simple syrup (1:1), and came out a little sweet for my taste. This Diffords recipe seems about right.
16th February at 03:34
Try adding a little bit of malibu coconut liquor to this. Balances the acidity perfectly and puts a tropical twist to the drink
13th February at 20:42
Love this cocktail it’s so fresh and summery.. even in February!