Shiso Smash

Muddled Japanese shiso leaves release an herbal anise-basil perfume that pairs brilliantly with gin and lime. One of the defining Asian-inspired cocktails of the early 2020s.

Served in a Rocks glass · Garnish: Shiso leaf, cucumber ribbon · Difficulty: easy

Ingredients

• 2 oz Gin
• 6 leaves Fresh Shiso Leaves
• 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 0.75 oz Simple Syrup
• 3 slices Cucumber Slices

Instructions

1. Muddle shiso leaves and cucumber with lime juice and simple syrup.
2. Add gin and ice, shake vigorously.
3. Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
4. Garnish with a fresh shiso leaf and cucumber ribbon.

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