Gardener Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the cocktail
Garnish
Method
Prep
Muddle aromatics
In a cocktail shaker, add the cucumber slices and basil leaves. Gently muddle 6–8 times to release juices and aromatics without pulverizing — aim for fragrant, slightly broken pieces.
Add liquids and ice
Pour in the gin, Green Chartreuse, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Add a generous handful of ice to the shaker (about 1 cup).
Shake and serve
Cap the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and well-chilled.
Double-strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a chilled coupe or a rocks glass filled with fresh ice to remove muddled basil and cucumber solids.
Garnish with a cucumber ribbon or wheel and a small basil sprig laid on top. Optionally express a basil leaf over the drink first to add aromatic oils.
