Garden Gimlet Recipe
Make Garden Gimlet Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Muddle and combine
In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, add the sliced cucumber, basil leaves and mint leaves. Add the simple syrup and fresh lime juice. Gently muddle the herbs and cucumber 6–8 times: press just enough to release juices and aromatics without pulverizing the herbs (over-muddling makes the drink bitter).
- 2
Add spirits and ice
Add the gin to the shaker, then fill the shaker about two-thirds with ice.
- 3
Shake
Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is well chilled (this both chills and slightly dilutes the cocktail for balance).
- 4
Double-strain
Using a Hawthorne or julep strainer and a fine mesh strainer, double-strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass to remove bits of herb and cucumber. If you prefer a bit more texture, you may single-strain.
- 5
Garnish and serve
Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge and a cucumber ribbon or slice. Optionally slap an extra basil or mint leaf between your hands to release aroma and float it on top. Serve immediately.