From the library
Gin Basil Smash
Gin shaken with a fist of fresh basil — green, peppery, and gone quickly. Hamburg's gift to the smash family.
What's in it
- London Dry Gin
- Lemon Juice
- Simple Syrup
- Basil
- Basil
Created by Jörg Meyer Le Lion, Hamburg, 2008.
Keep pouring
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