Craft Cocktails Recipe
A selection of our seasonal cocktails made with fresh ingredients.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Special Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine equal parts sugar and water (1 cup each). Stir until the sugar dissolves completely. Allow to cool before using.
- 2
Muddle Mint Leaves
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and gently muddle them with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their essential oils.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
To the muddled mint, add fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and gin to the cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice. Top with soda water and gently stir to mix.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish with lemon slices and mint sprigs as desired.