Cocktail Of The Day Recipe
A refreshing cocktail made with seasonal ingredients.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Optional Seasonal Ingredients
Method
Preparation
Prepare the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts sugar and water (1 cup each) over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat and allow to cool.
Juice the Lemons
Squeeze fresh lemons to extract 2 oz of lemon juice. Strain to remove seeds and pulp.
Prepare Fresh Berries (Optional)
If using, wash and slice fresh berries. Set aside.
Prepare Cucumber Slices (Optional)
Wash and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Set aside.
Mixing the Cocktail
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of fresh lemon juice, 1 oz of simple syrup, and 3 oz of gin. If using, add 1 oz of fresh berries and cucumber slices.
Shake Well
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture.
Strain and Pour
Strain the cocktail into a highball glass filled with ice. Top it off with 4 oz of soda water.
Garnishing
Add Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with fresh mint leaves and a lemon wedge on the rim of the glass.