Forever Summer: Enjoy some 'Cocktails with Carol Ofori' this festive season
First up on the list is, Gin Basil Smash...
As part of our Forever Summer feels, Carol Ofori wanted to share some bespoke cocktail recipes with you all. Yes, things have been a bit up and down with the uncertainty that the new variant has presented, but that doesn't mean you cannot have fun responsibly.
And what better way to celebrate summer and have fun in the comfort of your home, than with homemade cocktails that have that bartender touch. So Carol got her friends from Cocktails and Caviar to help her prepare some Summer-inspired cocktails.
The first recipe she did with Connor, the mixologist, really got us appreciating the freshness of fruit and herbs that Summer brings with it. It is called a 'Gin Basil Smash' and not only did it look pretty, but it was quite refreshing, that came from the Cocktail Queen herself.
The ingredients were easily attainable and the process didn't seem very complicated. If you are a fan of Gin then this has got to be a must-try for you this Summer. Check out the ingredients and the method below.
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Gin Basil Smash
Ingredients:
50ml Malfy Gin (you can use your favourite gin)
Freshly squeezed lemon
25ml Sugar Syrup
Crushed Ice
8-10 Basil leaves
A whisky glass
Method:
Slap the basil leaves together in your palms, then place the leaves in your glass. Add your gin, your squeezed lemon, add the sugar syrup and the crushed ice. Stir to lift the flavours of the Basil. Then enjoy...
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Check out the video below of Carol and Connor making this smashing cocktail from scratch.
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