True Stories Recipe

Inspired by Bluebeard

Time10m

Serves1

hayman’s london dry, greenbar hops amaro, honey, lemon cucumber, absinthe, peychaud’s bitters

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Glass
Chill a cocktail glass by filling it with ice water. Set aside.
2
Mix Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine Hayman’s London Dry Gin, Greenbar Hops Amaro, honey, fresh lemon juice, and cucumber slices. Muddle the cucumber gently to release its flavor.
3
Shake the Cocktail
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
4
Prepare the Glass
Discard the ice water from the cocktail glass and rinse it with absinthe, swirling it around to coat the inside. Discard any excess.
5
Strain and Serve
Strain the cocktail mixture into the absinthe-rinsed glass. Add dashes of Peychaud’s bitters on top.
6
Garnish and Enjoy
Garnish with a cucumber slice or a lemon twist if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy your True Stories cocktail!