Grappa Basil Smash
Ingredients
- 12 fresh Basil leaves
- 2 1⁄3 oz Nonino Il Moscato Grappa Monovitigno
- 1 oz Lemon juice
- 2⁄3 oz Sugar syrup 'rich'
- 3 drop Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s
Method
Glassware:
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of basil sprig.
Method:
- MUDDLE basil leaves (with stems) in base of shaker.
- Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
Garnish:
- Garnish with mint sprigs bouquet.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created in 2024 by Joerg Meyer at the Bar Convent Berlin after being challenged by Antonella Nonino, "Be brave, mix grappa!"
Review:
Joerg Meyer's grappa-based riff on his own iconic Gin Basil Smash.
