Gin Basil Smash

70ml (2.25 oz) gin
30ml (1 oz) lemon juice
20ml (0.75 oz) simple syrup
A handful of fresh basil, leaves and sprigs.

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Notes

Created by Jörg Meier at Bar Le Lion in 2008

Originally also called Gin Pesto.
July 10 is often declared as the "birthday" of the Gin Basil Smash