Simplicity and a perfect balance between tart and sweet, herbal and floral, Joerg Meyer's Gin Basil Smash certainly qualifies as a modern classic. Having won "Best New Cocktail" at the 2008 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards solidifies this gin cocktails place in mixology history. Small Screen delivers beautifully crafted videos about cocktails, bartending, mixology, food and cooking, each and every week. SUBSCRIBE to Small Screen: Sign up for the Small Screen email newsletter & be the first to know when new episodes air on our site!: The Cocktail Spirit on Facebook: Small Screen on Facebook: Small Screen on Twitter: Small Screen on Pinterest: Watch this episode on Small Screen: Recipe:handful of fresh basil leaves2 oz60 ml Rutte Dry Gin: 1 oz30 ml fresh lemon juice23 oz20 ml simple syrupInstructions:Gently muddle the basil to release essential oils.Add Rutte Gin, lemon juice and simple syrup. Muddle briefly to combine.Add ice and shake to chill and dilute.Double strain over ice into a Old Fashioned or rocks glass.Garnish with basil leaves and serve with straws.