Sponsored: Gin Basil Smash Cocktail - Created by Jorg Meyer

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Recipe:
8 to 10 leaves fresh basil
3/4 part simple syrup
3/4 part fresh lime juice
2 parts Hendrick's Gin: http://bit.ly/hendricksunusualtimes

Instructions:
Muddle the basil with the simple syrup.
Shake with ice.
Fill rocks glass with crushed ice.
Strain cocktail over ice.
Garnish with basil leaves and cucumber slice.