CUCUMBER BASIL LEMON SMASH 🍋⇩ As the last few leaves fall, raise a toast to the changing of seasons with this delicious gin smash by sweettooth_foodtography 🍂   CUCUMBER BASIL LEMON SMASH • 2 oz Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin • 1 oz Simple Syrup • 1 oz Lemon Juice • 3 Cucumber Slices • 3 Fresh Basil Leaves • Basil Leaves, Cucumber Ribbon, and Lemon Slice, to garnish   METHOD: Place cucumber slices and basil leaves in a shaker and muddle thoroughly. Add gin, simple syrup, and lemon juice to the shaker, and shake well. Place a lemon wedge and fresh basil leaves at the bottom of a glass and fill with ice. Strain the cocktail into the glass, then garnish with extra basil and cucumber. Enjoy!   Sip responsibly! #EmpressGin #EmpressCucumberLemonGin #FallCocktails #CocktailRecipe