Tomahawk Gin Smash

Ingredients:

• 3 oz gin

• Lime

• Grapefruit

• Fresh basil

• 1 part rosemary-ginger simple syrup (recipe below)

Rosemary-Ginger Simple Syrup:

• 1 cup water

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 sprigs rosemary

• 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced

  
  

Instructions for Simple Syrup:

1. In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, rosemary, and ginger.

2. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.

3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Let cool, then strain and set aside.

   
   

Instructions for the Cocktail:

1. Prep the ingredients: Dice the basil, lime, and grapefruit with your tomahawk for a rugged touch.

2. Smash or mince: Either mince the diced ingredients with a mortar and pestle or place them in a bag and hammer them like a true adventurer.

3. Prepare the glass: Fill your glass with crushed ice.

4. Add fruit and basil: Place the smashed basil, lime, and grapefruit into the glass, ensuring to include any juices.

5. Add simple syrup: Pour in 1 part of the rosemary-ginger simple syrup.

6. Top with gin: Add 3 oz of gin over the fruit mixture.

7. Stir and enjoy: Stir well to combine the flavors, then kick back and enjoy the smash.

   
   

Garnish:

• Garnish with fresh basil and, for some fun flair, a tomahawk on the side!
  

This cocktail is as bold as its name and perfect for those who enjoy fresh, herbal flavors with a rugged twist.