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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...
Hunter Newsome
9th November 2023 at 21:25
Very delicious, brilliant green, and an excellent way to showcase a modern gin. The ratio is intriguing, I did notice that with a normal sour ratio (2-1-0.5) it was surprisingly too sweet, hence, I suppose, the lower-than-average sugar syrup here. I’ve noticed, on the other hand, a 2-0.75-0.5 ratio is perfect for a Whiskey Smash, so it appears mint has the opposite effect. I suppose it has something to do with the amount of essential oils.