The Gin Basil Smash is a foundation stone. Gin, citrus, simple syrup, and basil—its inherent deliciousness is so evident to bartenders and non-bartenders alike as to approach something like a natural ...

As we all somehow continue to exist in the hottest summer of our lives, there’s nothing I want more than a crushable drink with a little backbone. This month, I thought I’d teach you all how to make a ...

The Basil Gimlet is an herbaceous take on the three-ingredient classic featuring gin, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and muddled basil leaves. Learn how to make this modern classic that has roots in ...

Preserved lemon semifreddo is drizzled with basil simple syrup. Photo by J.B. Forbes, [email protected] Yield: 8 to 10 servings 1 small preserved lemon Zest of ½ lemon (not preserved) 1 cup ...

Make the lemon-basil syrup: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine water, sugar and salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, stir in basil and steep 10 ...

The world of cocktails is constantly in flux. Classics make triumphant returns to rotations — sometimes centuries after their demise — while modern hits disappear into the ether. Right now, ...