Foreign Correspondent Recipe
Gin, tonic, lime juice, simple syrup, cucumber, rosemary
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Ingredients
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Traveler’s Table Cocktails
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Begin by selecting a highball glass. Fill it with ice cubes to chill while you prepare the drink.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of gin, 0.5 oz of fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 15 seconds.
- 3
Strain and Pour
Remove the ice from the highball glass. Using a strainer, pour the mixture from the shaker into the glass over fresh ice.
- 4
Add Tonic Water
Top the drink with 4 oz of tonic water, gently stirring to combine the ingredients without losing carbonation.
- 5
Garnish
Add 4 slices of cucumber into the drink and garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary for aroma and presentation.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately with a straw or a stirring stick for a refreshing experience.