Laori Basil Smash

The Gin Basil Smash It's done it: Since its creation in 2008, the bright green cocktail has ridden a wave of success that reaches as far as Asia, America, and Australia. Having grown through social media, it has origin in Hamburg, more precisely in the bar Le Lion. Owner Jörg Meyer created the Gin Basil Smash in 2008. Around the same time, Hariolf Sproll, owner of the Ulm bar, Blueprint Jörg Meyer also developed a Gin Basil Smash creation. The question of which came first is as easy to answer as the chicken or the egg. Incidentally, Jörg Meyer left it open in his recipe publication how the Cocktail with basil It should be called: Besides Gin Basil Smash was still standing Gin Pesto to choose from. The first option has naturally become established.

Gin Basil Smash recipe (alcohol-free)

Ingredients

6 cl Laori Juniper No. 1
3 cl lemon juice
2 cl sugar syrup
8-10 basil leaves
ice cubes

Glass & decoration

Tumbler and fresh basil leaves for decoration

preparation

In just a few steps you'll be holding an alcohol-free Gin Basil Smash in your hand:

Place the handful of basil leaves into the cocktail shaker and muddle them to release their aroma.
Afterward Laori Juniper No. 1Add lemon juice and sugar syrup to a shaker with ice cubes and shake well.
Use a strainer to hold back the ice in the shaker and strain the non-alcoholic Laori Basil Smash into the glass through a bar strainer or fine kitchen sieve.
Garnish with 2-3 fresh basil leaves and enjoy!

What is a Smash?

For those wondering what a smash is all about: A smash involves using a muddler in a shaker or mixing glass to crush and press the cocktail ingredients with circular motions. But first, we'll show you how to enjoy this gin and basil cocktail alcohol-free: refreshing, delicious, and completely safe. Then you're all set for rounds 2, 3, and 4!