Lpm Club Recipe
Old Tom Gin, Raspberries, fragrant sweet Basil with twist of Elderflower
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Muddle
Add the fresh raspberries and 4 basil leaves to a cocktail shaker or mixing glass. Add the simple syrup and gently muddle until the raspberries are broken down and the basil releases its aroma and oils. Aim for a textured, fragrant mash but avoid pulverizing seeds excessively.
- 2
Combine
Add the Old Tom gin, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice and (if using) egg white to the shaker with the muddled fruit and basil.
- 3
Dry shake
If using egg white: dry-shake (no ice) vigorously for 15–20 seconds to emulsify and build a silky foam.
- 4
Ice shake
Add ice (about 1 cup) to the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–18 seconds until well-chilled and slightly frothy. This chills, dilutes, and integrates the flavors.
- 5
Double strain
Place a fine-mesh strainer over a chilled coupe or rocks glass filled with crushed ice. Pour the cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer and then through the fine-mesh strainer to remove seeds, pulp, and basil bits, yielding a smooth, brightly colored drink.
- 6
Garnish & finish
Thread a fresh raspberry onto a cocktail pick and add a lemon twist. Lightly smack and slap the remaining basil leaf or sprig between your palms to release oils, then tuck it into the glass as an aromatic garnish. Serve immediately.
