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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Start by preparing your glass. Take a cocktail glass and lightly wet the rim with water. Then, dip the rim into salt to coat it evenly.
- 2
Muddle the Mint
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves. Use a muddler to gently press down on the mint leaves to release their essential oils. Do this for about 10-15 seconds.
- 3
Add the Liquids
To the shaker with muddled mint, add the gin, arak, and grapefruit juice. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- 4
Shake It Up
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Using a strainer, pour the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass. Make sure to strain out the mint leaves.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish your cocktail with a sprig of fresh mint or a slice of grapefruit for an appealing presentation.
