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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Simple Syrup
If you don't have simple syrup ready, combine equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Allow it to cool before using.
- 2
Juice the Lemon
Roll the lemon on the counter to soften it, then cut it in half and juice it using a citrus juicer to obtain 1 oz of fresh lemon juice.
Mixing the Cocktail
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.
- 4
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Strain into Glass
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnishing
- 6
Add Mint and Lemon
Garnish the drink with 5 fresh mint leaves by gently slapping them between your palms to release their aroma before placing them in the drink. Finish with a lemon wheel on the rim of the glass.