Antonella Basil Smash
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Ingredients
12 fresh Basil leaves
2 1/3 oz Grappa
1 oz Lemon juice
2/3 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)
3 drop Saline solution 4:1
How to make
Serve in a old-fashioned glass
Prepare
- 1 Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- 2 Prepare garnish of basil sprig.
Method
- 3 MUDDLE basil leaves (with stems) in base of shaker.
- 4 Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- 5 FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
Garnish
- 6 Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet.
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History
Joerg Meyer's grappa-based variation on his own Gin Basil Smash.
Joerg Meyer, challenged by Antonella Nonino to "Be brave, mix grappa!" created this recipe in 2024 at the Bar Convent Berlin.
Also known as Grappa Basil Smash · Created by Joerg Meyer