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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@Hastur_The_Unspeakable_One 5 жыл бұрын

That haircut suits you very well Leandro!

@MahlerBruckner 5 жыл бұрын

Drink not the only thing smashed here!

@nbr1rckr 5 жыл бұрын

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

@tonym1012 5 жыл бұрын

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

@mattgagne5162 2 жыл бұрын

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

@GrumpyCoffeeBean 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@secondakira 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@PeterJohns 5 жыл бұрын

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

@BrickFilmsCinema 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

oooh that sounds killer!

@TheZhadar 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@joekekker1581 5 жыл бұрын

100% drunk during filming haha

@ianholmes6078 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@bryansloan5085 5 жыл бұрын

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

@uTubeCEO 5 жыл бұрын

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

@Javic167 4 жыл бұрын

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

@TheMatthewcota 5 жыл бұрын

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

@kimbergqvist1350 5 жыл бұрын

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

@pl9510 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ScottAnders62 4 жыл бұрын

I love this drink!

@uhsemehicieronlas3 5 жыл бұрын

great drink, even better video

@Barprints 3 жыл бұрын

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!👍

@loveandrelationships9681 5 жыл бұрын

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

@JosephTheBurrito 2 жыл бұрын

What a nice cocktail

@glenngallegos 5 жыл бұрын

That looks like a good springtime drink.

@cgunawan 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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.

@Freddie_Dunning-Kruger_Jr. 5 жыл бұрын

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

@GrumpyCoffeeBean 3 жыл бұрын

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

@markusfreund6961 11 ай бұрын

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

@icanwatchthevideos 5 жыл бұрын

definitely making this one

@obigspritztkenobi487 4 жыл бұрын

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. ^^

@IVinniboyI 5 жыл бұрын

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. :)

@szymonskalski5795 5 жыл бұрын

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

@wildewilde5775 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@jesseclaes3894 5 жыл бұрын

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

@BradleyGrant193 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@apcometri1919 2 жыл бұрын

Looks delicious and I’m not even a drinker

@AWABALLO 5 жыл бұрын

you are the best!

@Irishringo 5 жыл бұрын

Joerg = Yerg Le Lion = Le Leeon

@Aaron58581 5 жыл бұрын

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

@jimfererro1493 5 жыл бұрын

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

@zomgrolfcopter 5 жыл бұрын

love the haircut!

@jacobhjortsberg9954 5 жыл бұрын

Great new haircut!

@peterverdon645 4 жыл бұрын

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

@TheEducatedBarfly 4 жыл бұрын

nice

@davidmelgar1197 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@propwash6880 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Do you have the recipe for the Salat Cocktail?

@propwash6880 4 жыл бұрын

@@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/

@KEGUFC 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@kwjames87 5 жыл бұрын

Nice haircut, my dude!

@tuomashamalainen7636 5 жыл бұрын

Oh yes

@loclinhemsley538 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@loclinhemsley538 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheEducatedBarfly love it!

@drunkenmasterii3250 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@DathanNaniel 5 жыл бұрын

Somebody Feed Phil is a great show

@LateToThaParty 4 жыл бұрын

Is there one with sage?

@indigoboy2971 5 жыл бұрын

great haircut! :D

@bishnukalai9411 3 жыл бұрын

I love Gin basil somesh cocktail

@barno182 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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@BrutalOddball 5 жыл бұрын

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

@samwilcox10 5 жыл бұрын

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

@marioelbros 5 жыл бұрын

Good drink, nice haircut.

@TheEducatedBarfly 5 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks!

@tomaszkubski4677 5 жыл бұрын

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

@seanodonnell4140 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@SchnitzlerxXx 5 жыл бұрын

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

@ianholmes6078 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@pedroveloso4919 5 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to blend everything and then double strain?

@TheEducatedBarfly 5 жыл бұрын

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

@idgamingfederation202 4 жыл бұрын

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

@TheEducatedBarfly 4 жыл бұрын

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

@lawrencespies8674 3 жыл бұрын

I grow Lemon Basil and use it in this drink.

@OfftheChainz 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes you will maybe more so

@OfftheChainz 3 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@basiltschudi3283 5 жыл бұрын

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

@scandinavianserialki 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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.

@RainbowTurd 5 жыл бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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.

@ilaihehle7002 5 жыл бұрын

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

@GrumpyCoffeeBean 4 жыл бұрын

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

@BossBeneBaby 4 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Nevermind. Found it its Wild Basil.

@herr.goreman 5 жыл бұрын

Have you tried this with thai basil?

@Oldschoolgamerdad 5 жыл бұрын

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

@atte3825 3 жыл бұрын

What happens if I utilize the lime juice?

@pignapingus8915 3 жыл бұрын

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

@TmiLadyKillah 4 жыл бұрын

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

@mateuszwnuk-lipinski8846 5 жыл бұрын

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

@jsfourdirections 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@danielpirone8028 5 жыл бұрын

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

@CharbelSalemSLA 2 жыл бұрын

Video starts at 1:40

@xm1a1x 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea! Will do!

@MrKevmomoney 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Xanatos712 5 жыл бұрын

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

@TheEducatedBarfly 5 жыл бұрын

thank you! Fixed!

@irgendana25 3 жыл бұрын

You have to use more basil

@alikhamraev2809 5 жыл бұрын

Keep the haircut. Suits you well!

@rafaelnardiiii 5 жыл бұрын

New haircut? 👌🏻

@TheEducatedBarfly 5 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@Gray13475 5 жыл бұрын

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

@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_ 2 жыл бұрын

🤔🤔😉😁 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,..

@greglogan7706 3 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@rezalustig6773 3 жыл бұрын

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

@christophweiers3688 5 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@christophweiers3688 5 жыл бұрын

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 🇩🇪!

@spitalhelles3380 3 жыл бұрын

it's pronounced Yerg

@matthew9417 9 ай бұрын

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

@TheEducatedBarfly 9 ай бұрын

😂

@MassiveDnB 2 жыл бұрын

'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?

@SILENTIMACT74 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for cutting your hair.

@TheEducatedBarfly 5 жыл бұрын

LOL

@ronaldworth4146 8 ай бұрын

To much waffle

@JosephTheBurrito 4 жыл бұрын

So, so unsanitary lol

@sumyupee 4 жыл бұрын

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

@observer6294 4 жыл бұрын

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.

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