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Gin Basil Smash

Name: Gin Basil Smash
Ingredients: 1 cup Demerara sugar; 1 cup water; 2 ounces gin (such as Beefeater); 1 ounce fresh lemon juice; 2/3 ounce simple syrup; Small bunch basil leaves (about 10); Basil sprig, for garnish

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Heat the sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Do not boil. Stir until sugar dissolves, about 3 to 5 minutes, then remove the pan from the stove. Cool. Transfer the syrup to a clean bottle or jar. Cover and refrigerate.
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Muddle basil leaves with lemon juice and simple syrup. Add ice and gin and shake. Double-strain into a chilled cocktail glass with ice. Garnish with a basil sprig.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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