Jul 13 2026
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Bartender Of The Year Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Make Bartender Of The Year Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Fill a highball glass with ice cubes to chill while preparing the cocktail.

  2. 2

    Muddle the Mint

    In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves and simple syrup. Use a muddler to gently crush the mint leaves to release their oils.

  3. 3

    Add Liquids

    Add the gin, fresh lemon juice, and elderflower liqueur to the shaker with the muddled mint. Fill the shaker with ice.

  4. 4

    Shake

    Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well mixed and chilled.

Mixing

  1. 5

    Strain and Pour

    Remove ice from the chilled highball glass and strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass.

  2. 6

    Top with Club Soda

    Top the cocktail with club soda, gently stirring to combine.

Garnishing

  1. 7

    Add Garnish

    Garnish with a mint sprig and a lemon wheel on the rim. Add a sprinkle of lemon zest for extra aroma.

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