Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsChester's Kitchen & BarMatchbook 'pillars Of Hercules' Recipe

Matchbook 'pillars Of Hercules' Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Matchbook 'pillars Of Hercules' Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Base

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cocktail

    In a cocktail shaker, add the gin, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and elderflower liqueur.

  2. 2

    Shake

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 3

    Strain

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnishing

  1. 4

    Add Mint Leaves

    Gently slap the fresh mint leaves between your hands to release their essential oils, then float them on top of the cocktail.

  2. 5

    Garnish with Lime

    Add a lime wheel to the rim of the glass for an added touch of freshness.

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