Beverages
The basil smash
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The basil smash is a perfect cocktail for spring, brimming with fresh green flavours.
Ingredients
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- 4 T gin
- 1 T fresh lime juice
- 2–3 t basil-infused simple syrup
Method
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1. In a shaker, combine gin with fresh lime juice and basil-infused simple syrup. Shake over ice, pour into a chilled glass and garnish with fresh basil (or sliced cucumber) – and salute the season.
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Photograph: Jan Ras
Production: Bianca Strydom
Food assistant: Ellen Schwerdtfeger, Louise Berry Wessels
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