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Gin Basil and Cucumber Smash Cocktail Recipe

Posted on: October 2, 2018, in Umngazi Recipes

Ingredients
8 basil leaves
8 slices cucumber
2 tbsp sugar syrup
2 tots Craft Gin
Juice of half a lemon
Crushed ice
Tonic Water

Method
For the sugar syrup dissolve 1 part sugar into 2 parts water boiling on the stove for about 3 mins
Place basil and cucumber into a mason jar
Muddle to extract the juices
Add the syrup, gin and lemon juice to this mix
Add the crushed ice and stir until mixed
Top with Tonic Water
Garnish with basil leaves and Cucumber Ribbons

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