Jade Flower Recipe
An offering to the Jade emperor, providing an eclectic and refreshing combination of Tanqueray and The Botanist Gin, cucumber and mint.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Fresh Ingredients
Mixers
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cucumber
Using a vegetable peeler, create a long ribbon of cucumber. Set aside for garnish.
- 2
Muddle the Mint
In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh mint leaves. Using a muddler, gently press the mint leaves to release their oils without tearing them apart.
Mixing
- 3
Combine the Spirits
Add 1.5 oz of Tanqueray Gin and 1.5 oz of The Botanist Gin to the shaker with muddled mint.
- 4
Add Lime Juice
Pour in 0.5 oz of fresh lime juice to the shaker.
- 5
Shake the Mixture
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Serving
- 6
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
- 7
Add Tonic Water
Top off the glass with 4 oz of tonic water and stir gently to combine.
- 8
Garnish
Garnish the drink with the cucumber ribbon and a sprig of mint for a refreshing touch.
