Official spec
- Gin60 ml
- Lemon juice22.5 ml
- Simple syrup22.5 ml
- Sweet basil10 leaves
Method
Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and pour into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish
No garnish.
History
It was created in 2008 by German bartender Jörg Meyer at Le Lion, his bar in Hamburg, inspired by the Whiskey Smash. At first it was sold as the Gin Pesto, and only later did it get its current name. It joined the official IBA list in 2024.
Sources: official IBA spec and Wikipedia.
Flavor
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Pairs with
pasta · seafood · bar snacks and charcuterie · fried food
The acidity refreshes and cuts through fat.