What exactly is the South African Sundowner? You meet with friends, colleagues or family for a drink just before sunset. Where? It doesn’t matter! On a hill with a view, at home in the garden or in a bar, watching the sun go down and letting the day end in a relaxed way. We’ve researched and found the drink to match. Get the South African sunset at your home!

Gin Basil Smash Recipe:

Ingredients for a glass (tumbler)

• 5-6 basil leaves
• 1-2 tsp sugar syrup – depending on how sweet the tonic water is
• 4 cl gin (e.g. Muti Gin)
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 100-125 ml tonic water
• some ice cubes
• 1-2 basil leaves (for garnish)
• 1 organic lemon slice
• 1 slice of cucumber
  
  

Preparation

1. Roughly pluck basil leaves into pieces.
2. Pour into a cocktail shaker with syrup and crush well with a wooden pestle.
3. Add the gin and lemon juice, close the lid and shake everything well for about 1 minute.
4. Pour the drink through the strainer in the lid into a glass filled with ice.
5. Top up with tonic water.
6. Add shredded basil leaves, lemon and cucumber if you like.

 Cheers!

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