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Modern Classic: Gin Basil Smash

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The Gin Basil Smash was created by German barman Joerg Meyer at the bar Le Lion in Hamburg around 2008. According to Meyer he was inspired by Dale Degroff's Whiskey Smash. It is very similar to the Mojito subbing out Rum for Gin and Basil for Mint. Now that the weather around here is getting a bit warmer, it's time to start in on some warmer weather drinks. Amiright?
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Here's The Specs:
2oz (60ml) Gin
1oz (30ml) Lemon Juice
.75oz (22.5ml) Simple Syrup
4-6 Basil Leaves
Basil Leaf Garnish

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@MahlerBruckner 5 лет назад

Drink not the only thing smashed here!

@TheAssatur 5 лет назад

That haircut suits you very well Leandro!

@PeterJohns 5 лет назад

I love this drink. It's delicious, and it feels like I'm drinking something healthy.

@BrickFilmsCinema 5 лет назад

This is honesty one of my favorites. I've always wanted to mess around with this and make a savory version with gin, basil, and san marzano tomatoes, kinda like a caprese salad but in a cocktail.

@TheEducatedBarfly 5 лет назад

oooh that sounds killer!

@TheZhadar 5 лет назад

You could try to make a blender muddled version of it (as described in Dave Arnolds "Liquid Intelligence". Basically blend together everything except the sirup and then strain, add sirup and shake. Makes for a super green drink, literally the colour of basil.

@guyrich6467 22 дня назад

if you love the smell and taste of fresh basil, this is a must make. perfect patio sipping. thx

@Javic167 4 года назад

It is Jörg (OE is Ö) Meyer (one of the many forms of Meier, one of the most common German Sirnames)

@mattgagne5162 2 года назад

He is so lit in this episode and I love it.

@ianholmes6078 5 лет назад

This is one of my favorite gin cocktails. This, and the Gordon's Cup. Sadly, in Canada, they kept the training wheels on the Beefeater, and insult us with the 40% abv version.

@vhyles 13 дней назад

I'm a beginner drink maker and this is my favorite cocktail so far

@TheEducatedBarfly 13 дней назад

Welcome to the fold!

@tonym1012 5 лет назад

Gin Basil Smash. One of the...Best. Drinks. Ever!!! Thanks for pouring this one!

@nbr1rckr 5 лет назад

Dude, your energy is off the wall. Marius' gesture worked. Best cocktail channel NA/EU

@GrumpyCoffeeBean 4 года назад

This has become my favorite post gardening coctail by far! It's so refreshing. My wife who doesn't like bitterness at all likes herse with vodka instead of gin also! So many thanks for this video!

@joekekker1581 5 лет назад

100% drunk during filming haha

@uTubeCEO 5 лет назад

Leandro. Don’t worry about smiling so much or changing your show based on comments. Just be yourself! I like your channel for the content not the over the top personality

@Barprints 3 года назад

Had my first one while in Germany! Had no idea that's where its from. I infuse my simple with basil just for a little extra kick!👍

@secondakira 5 лет назад

Just last week I was thinking about suggesting this cocktail eventually, and here it is! Hamburg is actually my home town, so I've had it at the bar where it was invented. It would be tough to find a better summer drink tbh. Great cocktail!

@Freddie_Dunning-Kruger_Jr. 5 лет назад

Those vine ripe tomatoes in the background are making me think of coming up with some sorta tomato bramble cocktail recipe 😋🍅🍸

@GrumpyCoffeeBean 4 года назад

Are there actually any coctails that use fresh tomatoes? The acidity and earthiness could really work well I think.

@markusfreund6961 Год назад

@@GrumpyCoffeeBean Should make for a very interesting twist on a Bloody Mary.

@wildewilde5775 5 лет назад

I find the fact people bust your balls on touching your ice with your hands touching your hair and or face.. the way I see these videos is a tutorial how to make a cocktail at your house for friends and family. Also some professional tricks for those who want to apply what we see on this channel in their bar tending profession. Also the history is a massive plus, I'm a huge history nut and learning about cocktails from history is awesome... I love to see some ancient Roman cocktails

@TheEducatedBarfly 5 лет назад

Wilde Wilde hmmm that’s not a bad idea...

@obigspritztkenobi487 4 года назад

just got back from hamburg germany, went to visit le lion bar and they do it with like a 20 basil leaves and 70ml of gin. ^^

@jimfererro1493 5 лет назад

I make a version of this but use a pineapple simple syrup. The combination of gin, lemon juice, pineapple and basil is very good.

@pl9510 4 года назад

OK, finally got some fresh basil to make it: INSANE DRINK. THANKS

@JosephTheBurrito 2 года назад

What a nice cocktail

@loclinhemsley538 5 лет назад

There is a cocktail kind of similar to this in a way. It's the 'Southside' instead of basil it uses mint shaken with gin lime juice and simple syrup. It's kind of the same idea I guess. Really fresh and delicious cocktail

@TheEducatedBarfly 5 лет назад

Loclin Hemsley oh yeah we’ll be doing that one too :)

@loclinhemsley538 5 лет назад

@@TheEducatedBarfly love it!

@BrutalOddball 5 лет назад

How'd you think this drink would be with a few more basil leaves and raspberry syrup. Garnished with basil and raspberry. I think it'd be awesome

@peterverdon645 4 года назад

My basil plant is ready, so I know what I’ll be making this week

@TheEducatedBarfly 4 года назад

nice

@cgunawan 4 года назад

Love it! Added more basil and reduced the sugar syrup. Letting the basil steep in the gin for a few minutes also helps. Thanks for the awesome content.

@Ahglock 3 года назад

It was pretty recent that I first had this drink. Now basil rarely survives long enough to become pesto in my house. I really love this drink.

@apcometri1919 2 года назад

Looks delicious and I’m not even a drinker

@Irishringo 5 лет назад

Joerg = Yerg Le Lion = Le Leeon

@bryansloan5085 5 лет назад

Cheers, just made it along with you. Definitely crushable!!

@marioelbros 5 лет назад

Good drink, nice haircut.

@TheEducatedBarfly 5 лет назад

Hey thanks!

@KEGUFC 2 года назад

What can I add more of if I feel like the Gin portion is making the drink feel too alcoholic? more Lemon or more Simple Syrup?

@bishnukalai9411 3 года назад

I love Gin basil somesh cocktail

@IVinniboyI 5 лет назад

I love love love this cocktail. Unfortunately I haven't had the chance do get one served by Joerg Meyer. Maybe I should drive those 400km and visit his bar :D Leandro, his name is difficult to pronounce for americans. it would be more like "york mayer". That comes closest to the german pronunciation. :)

@glenngallegos 5 лет назад

That looks like a good springtime drink.

@DathanNaniel 5 лет назад

Somebody Feed Phil is a great show

@TheMatthewcota 5 лет назад

Thanks so much for this, basil in cocktails is amazing!!

@Aaron58581 5 лет назад

Leandro is such a star on camera now! I think the recipe in the description is missing simple syrup though. Great cocktail.

@barno182 5 лет назад

Missing link to the ice knife. Must I use my fingers to search it 😭. Also, making this tonight. Looks like an amazing combo. Going to try with a B-day present from a friend Boxer Gin.

@barno182 5 лет назад

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@SchnitzlerxXx 5 лет назад

AFAIK the Joerg Meyer recipe calls for two handful of basil. Colour needs to be green!

@ianholmes6078 5 лет назад

That is how I made mine too. I would be curious to try it with less though as fresh basil is expensive here, especially during the winter.

@lawrencespies8674 4 года назад

I grow Lemon Basil and use it in this drink.

@propwash6880 5 лет назад

I made this and Gordon's cup yesterday. Both are some of my favorite gin cocktails, only second to Zahav's Israeli Salad Cocktail.

@ab34e6 4 года назад

Do you have the recipe for the Salat Cocktail?

@propwash6880 4 года назад

@@ab34e6 not sure how accurate this is but looks about right. themanhattanfoodproject.wordpress.com/2017/06/12/israeli-salad-and-israeli-salad-water-martini-from-zahav/

@ScottAnders62 4 года назад

I love this drink!

@seanodonnell4140 2 года назад

Oh man, this is one of my faves, but I didn't know it was a real thing until about a year ago. I wish I could pin down the first time I made one, as it had to be right around the time Herr Meyer created the official version, but oblivious me was just kicking around the house, hankering for a mojito, yet having none of the things that go into it. My mom claiming that basil is related to mint is pretty much the only reason I accidentally wound up with this drink in my hand, and I'm so glad Herr Meyer finessed the specs so I can enjoy a perfected version now.

@icanwatchthevideos 5 лет назад

definitely making this one

@BradleyGrant193 5 лет назад

Since this a smash style cocktail, would it also work to serve with crushed ice? Or does the big block of ice pair better with this cocktail?

@uhsemehicieronlas3 5 лет назад

great drink, even better video

@szymonskalski5795 5 лет назад

What do u think about an idea to use coriander infused gin instead of regular one in this recipe?

@kimbergqvist1350 5 лет назад

This channel always impress and Leandro you're the best !

@davidmelgar1197 4 года назад

Rewatching this today because it's such a perfect summer drink and while I know you were sarcastic... Ain't nothing wrong with touching your hair.

@kwjames87 5 лет назад

Nice haircut, my dude!

@mateuszwnuk-lipinski8846 5 лет назад

I like this cocktail very much, but prefere not to double strain it, particles of basil lgive it additional nice look...

@tomaszkubski4677 5 лет назад

better to use more basil leaves, if u like this drink cuz it makes a so good summer drink.

@BossBeneBaby 4 года назад

What kind of basil is this? Is there something like wild basil? Cause you're basil leaves arent round ... they have a ziczac-leaves.

@BossBeneBaby 4 года назад

Nevermind. Found it its Wild Basil.

@LateToThaParty 4 года назад

Is there one with sage?

@jacobhjortsberg9954 5 лет назад

Great new haircut!

@danielpirone8028 5 лет назад

Hey that backslash link doesn’t work. Oh right.

@RainbowTurd 5 лет назад

My parents visited Le Lion with two friends. Interestingly they were highly unimpressed with service, atmosphere and the drink (was way too sour). Wasn't there myself though, so I can't confirm their experience.

@markusfreund6961 Год назад

First off, it's "fresh", not "sour". Americans are known for oversweetening everything and Jörg Meyer is known to like his drinks on the fresh side. So if you know anything at all about bar culture you'll expect the drinks in his bar to be on the fresh side as well. But that's where the problem lies because "Americans" and "knowing anything" usually doesn't mix. Secondly, if you come to Germany acting like the regular American tourist (i.e. loud, entitled, utterly ignorant yet expecting to be treated like the Chinese Emperor) then you're in for a surprise. We don't do small talk here, we don't sugar coat, and we don't brown-nose. The Le Lion has repeatedly been recognized as one of the best bars in the world and the team surely doesn't have to suck up to everybody. Professional courtesy is a given on that level, and anything beyond that is earned. Plus, service personnell are paid actual wages here so nobody has to put up with poor behaviour for tips. That's why you go abroad, to experience different cultures. Can't handle that, stay at home. Germany is being overrun by useless foreigners with a faulty attitude as it is.

@MrKevmomoney 2 года назад

No simple syrup muddle sugar cubes in your lemon juice with your basil!!

@OfftheChainz 4 года назад

I absolutely love the Eastside with the cucumber and I've stumbled upon this but it isn't the weekend yet so I can't make it. Would I love this as well?

@TheEducatedBarfly 4 года назад

Oh yes you will maybe more so

@OfftheChainz 4 года назад

@@TheEducatedBarfly nice! Thanks to working from home my weekend can start at Friday noon. I'll definitely let you know how much I liked it!

@jesseclaes3894 5 лет назад

Made this drink yesterday after seeing your video, really simple and refreshing! Altough I always seem to find the lemon juice overpowering in most recipes and being too tard, maybe it's something about the (grocery store) lemons here in Belgium :p Tried faceting my own clear ice cube into a diamond, will have to practice that :D

@tuomashamalainen7636 5 лет назад

Oh yes

@CharbelSalemSLA 3 года назад

Video starts at 1:40

@GrumpyCoffeeBean 4 года назад

Dammit... Now I need to go get some basil...

@loveandrelationships9681 5 лет назад

thanks sir i was waiting for your new video..... love you boss

@zomgrolfcopter 5 лет назад

love the haircut!

@drunkenmasterii3250 5 лет назад

I'll be sure to make that one this summer when my basil get a little thicker. Maybe you said it, but I missed it, but what type of basil are you using?

@scandinavianserialki 5 лет назад

Interested to see the ripping of the basil. My only experience with muddling herbs is mint for mojitos and I always heard that you shouldn't shred the mint while muddling because it will get too vegetal. Is this just a basil thing or is it personal preference?

@TheEducatedBarfly 5 лет назад

You can rip basil in half before adding to a tin without getting vegetal notes. When pressing with a muddler to release the essence it's easier to extract too much plant flavor. When you shake the cocktail it'll rip the basil or mint anyway. The trick is to not press too hard, that's when you get those vegetal notes.

@samwilcox10 5 лет назад

This reminds me more of a Basil Bees Knees. I am ecstatic to try this recipe. Thank you!!

@snoipn 8 дней назад

the pronunciation for Jörg (Joerg) would be like: Yurrr + k :)

@AWABALLO 5 лет назад

you are the best!

@TmiLadyKillah 4 года назад

i call it Basil Gimlet,have you try basil daiquiri ????

@Xanatos712 5 лет назад

Forgot to add Simple Syrup to the description. It just says .75oz (22.5ml).

@TheEducatedBarfly 5 лет назад

thank you! Fixed!

@ilaihehle7002 5 лет назад

Please do an episode on iceee!!!!!!

@idgamingfederation202 4 года назад

what is your stance upon using Cream of tartar (Potassium bitartrate) in simple syrups to deter crystal growth?

@TheEducatedBarfly 4 года назад

Honestly I’ve never had a problem with crystals forming in 1:1 simple syrup it can be a problem with syrups that are a little thicker with higher sugar ratios. I don’t see the problem with using it though, it may give a tangy taste when used in syrup but honestly I haven’t tried it so don’t know for sure

@xm1a1x 5 лет назад

The audio sounds flat and the acoustics give an echoing effect at times. I think you should experiment with a boom to clean it up.

@TheEducatedBarfly 5 лет назад

Not a bad idea! Will do!

@atte3825 3 года назад

What happens if I utilize the lime juice?

@pignapingus8915 3 года назад

It would be perfect! Lime juice is better than lemon juice

@indigoboy2971 5 лет назад

great haircut! :D

@pedroveloso4919 5 лет назад

Is it possible to blend everything and then double strain?

@TheEducatedBarfly 5 лет назад

Pedro Veloso yes but you will be getting a LOT more basil both flavor wise and in the drink

@irgendana25 3 года назад

You have to use more basil

@Gray13475 5 лет назад

It is [ˈjœ̠˕ʀ̥k mɛ:jɐ̯] or Yuurk May'yah in English.

@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_ 2 года назад

🤔🤔😉😁 german version of george is Georg...the name joerg..so " o and e" is another spelling for the letter Ö !. The name Jörg.,the g is hard g..., the j at beginning is like the Y in yeah,..

@herr.goreman 5 лет назад

Have you tried this with thai basil?

@Oldschoolgamerdad 5 лет назад

I would not recommend using Thai basil for this drink. It will taste strange/not as good

@rezalustig6773 3 года назад

I’m coming in super late on this, but Jorg/Joerg is pronounced “Yorg.”

@basiltschudi3283 5 лет назад

Lovely tasty drink...love it..also look at my first name😉😉

@christophweiers3688 5 лет назад

His name Jörg . The J is pronounced like the Y in York and the „örg“ is pronounced like the „erk“ in jerk🤯! So like Yerk!

@TheEducatedBarfly 5 лет назад

We opted for the English spelling, on his Instagram and facebook he uses Joerg. I'll get the pronunciation right next time.

@christophweiers3688 5 лет назад

The Educated Barfly The vowel mutation ö can also be written oe in German. The e can also be used to stretch the vowel like in some german and dutch dialects. Joerg uses the oe as an international spelling for the vowel mutation and not as vowel stretching. George in Germany would be Georg and the vowels are pronounced one after the other, like Ge-org. I like the „Gin Basil Smash“ very much and that’s what counts! Jörg has to live with his vowel mutation one way or the other! Best regards from Germany 🇩🇪!

@greglogan7706 3 года назад

Ok, I have to be honest... I was sort of getting into this channel...kept seeing the Beefeater gin (do like gin...)....based on this went and bought a bottle thinking surely it has to be good - because a Barfly would not use mediocre gin................................. Well..... OK - I will give one more try with three or four gins in the above drink - and if it shows as poorly as it has so far...... my confidence is pretty shattered....:-(

@TheEducatedBarfly 3 года назад

Greg Logan just out of curiosity what was the Cocktail you used it for?

@jsfourdirections 5 лет назад

Probably had a few of those before shooting hey? Just kidding, really fun episode man! Edit: Think I have seen this drink on Steve the Bartenders channel before

@TheEducatedBarfly 5 лет назад

jsfourdirections yep I’m pretty sure Steve covered this one a while ago

@rafaelnardiiii 5 лет назад

New haircut? 👌🏻

@TheEducatedBarfly 5 лет назад

thank you!

@alikhamraev2809 5 лет назад

Keep the haircut. Suits you well!

@MassiveDnB 2 года назад

'Joerg' is actually written 'Jörg' and its not pronounced with a 'G' in the beginning its a 'J' like the 'Y' in yes. The 'Ö' is pronunced like the 'EA' in 'heard'. Halt einfach Jörg ok?

@matthew9417 11 месяцев назад

THIS… was his best take?? Couldn’t sober up a bit and try again?

@TheEducatedBarfly 10 месяцев назад

😂

@spitalhelles3380 3 года назад

it's pronounced Yerg

@sumyupee 4 года назад

You don't want it too vegetable flavored? Speak for yourself.

@observer6294 4 года назад

Dont use Beefeater, only lesbians might use it, as it sounds funny, but even lesbians dont like it. It does not taste like Gin, only moron would use it. Perhaps You have not noticed, that You are in a video, so there is no need to say "I am going to..." JUST DO IT, and maybe say what You ARE doing. You do not have to be an idiot in every moment, and You CAN film the scene one or two times again, if the "take" is not good. If any bartender would do drinks like You do, I would throw the drink at His face.