Green Blossom

The inspiration for the drink came last summer, driven by a preference for basil in cocktails and influenced by the excellent Gin Basil Smash created by Jörg Meyer at the Lion Bar de Paris in Hamburg in 2008. This cocktail sparked an interest in the combination of basil and cucumber, which led to the idea of combining these ingredients in a homemade syrup.

In order to give the mixture an additional visual and taste accent, consideration was given to how the green colour of the syrup could be intensified by an additional component. The decision was made to integrate a mango mousse, which is not only visually appealing, but also complements the herbal, botanical flavour of the syrup with a fruity note. When developing the recipe, the challenge was to balance the proportions of the ingredients to ensure that all components work harmoniously together. The result is a cocktail whose colouring is a reminder of the green of nature and the bright summer sun.