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Brentwood Cocktails Recipe

Inspired by Brentwood Grille

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Base

2 oz London dry gin1/2 oz Elderflower liqueur (e.g., St‑Germain)3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice1/2 oz Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water)

Sparkle & Finish

2 oz Premium tonic or club soda1 oz Dry sparkling wine (optional, for a spritzier variation)1 each Orange peel (for garnish)1 each Fresh thyme sprig (for garnish)4 each Ice (large cubes)

Method

Cocktail Base

Combine and shake

Add the gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker feels cold to the touch.

Double strain the shaken mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled highball or coupe glass filled with 2 large ice cubes (or one large cube). Double straining removes small ice chips and any pulp for a cleaner drink.

Sparkle & Finish

Top the strained cocktail with 2 oz tonic or club soda for a lighter fizz. If you prefer a spritzier, more celebratory version, replace the soda with 1 oz dry sparkling wine and 1 oz club soda (or use 2 oz sparkling wine). Pour gently to preserve effervescence.

Express the orange peel over the drink by holding it skin-side down above the glass and giving it a firm twist to release the oils. Run the peel around the rim, then drop it into the glass.

Garnish with a fresh thyme sprig by lightly slap‑smacking it between your palms first (this wakes the aromatics) and laying it atop the drink. Serve immediately.