Joerg Meyer

Join Joerg Meyer, a renowned bartender and owner of Le Lion bar in Hamburg, as he dives into the story behind his modern classic, the Gin Basil Smash. Discover how this vibrant cocktail emerged in 2008 and its unique blend of fresh basil and gin. Joerg shares tips for perfecting the drink and adapting it with various gins, while reflecting on the cocktail culture's evolution in Germany. He also discusses the challenges of bartending today and the importance of fresh ingredients in crafting memorable cocktails.