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Richmond Gimlet A properly grown-up Gimlet.
Mint leaves London dry gin Freshly squeezed lime juice Monin Pure Cane sugar syrup (65°brix, 2:1 sugar/water) Chilled mineral water (omit if wet ice) SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

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8 fresh Mint leaves
2 shot London dry gin
¾ shot Freshly squeezed lime juice
½ shot Monin Pure Cane sugar syrup (65°brix, 2:1 sugar/water)
½ shot Chilled mineral water (omit if wet ice)

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Glass:

Martini

Garnish:

Mint leaf

Method:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Comment:

A properly grown-up Gimlet.

Origin:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2008 by Jeffrey Morgenthaler at Bel Ami Lounge, Oregon, USA.