Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBlue Dog TavernCocktail Recipe

Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Blue Dog Tavern
Time10m
Serves1

Signature cocktail of the house

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Chill a highball glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Mix the Base Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

Final Assembly

  1. 3

    Combine with Tonic Water

    Remove the ice water from the chilled highball glass and strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass over fresh ice. Top with tonic water and stir gently to combine.

  2. 4

    Garnish

    Add the fresh mint leaves and lemon wheel as garnishes on top of the cocktail.

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