Basil and cucumber over crushed ice
1.5 oz / 4.5 cl Purity Gin 34 Navy Strength Organic
1 oz / 3 cl fresh cucumber juice
3/4 oz / 2 cl fresh lime juice
1/2 oz / 1.5 cl simple syrup
6 to 8 fresh basil leaves, plus a sprig to garnish
Nordic Herb Smash
A smash is one of the most generous ways to make a cocktail: fresh herbs pressed straight into the drink, served over crushed ice. The Nordic Herb Smash is packed with basil and cool cucumber.
Gin 34 Navy Strength brings the depth to match. Its juniper, citrus and spice carry the herbs beautifully, and the crushed ice softens the strength as you sip, so the drink opens up layer by layer.
Green, generous and full of life.
Gently press the basil leaves in a shaker.
Add Gin 34 Navy Strength, cucumber juice, lime juice and simple syrup.
Fill with ice and shake for about 10 seconds.
Pour into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice and garnish with a basil sprig.
Gently press the basil, then shake it with the rest. Pour everything, herbs included, over crushed ice: the leaves keep releasing aroma in the glass.
