Craft Cocktails Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Optional Enhancements
Method
Cocktail Preparation
Mix the Base
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnishing the Cocktail
Add Mint Leaves
Gently slap the fresh mint leaves between your palms to release their aroma and place them on top of the cocktail.
Optional Enhancements
Top with Tonic
If desired, top the cocktail with 2 oz of tonic water for a refreshing twist.
Add Bitters
For an extra layer of complexity, add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters on top of the cocktail.