Gin Basil Smash

An herbal, refreshing, easy-to-make concoction perfect for warmer weather, comes courtesy of Simin at Paper Lantern Gin.

45ml Paper Lantern Gin

20ml simple syrup

20ml fresh lemon juice

6 fresh basil leaves

Garnish: fresh basil 

1) Add basil leaves, simple syrup, lemon juice to a cocktail shaker and muddle until the leaves are thoroughly crushed.

2) Add Paper Lantern Gin and ice into the cocktail shaker and shake.

3) Add ice to a rocks glass and fine strain the mixture into the glass.

4) Garnish with fresh basil leaves.