Mint Cocktail

Serve in a Martini glass...
12	fresh	Mint leaves
2	fl oz	Rutte Dry Gin
1	fl oz	Sauvignon blanc white wine
¼	fl oz	Giffard Menthe Pastille white crème de menthe liqueur
¼	fl oz	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass. (There's no need to muddle mint if a good shake and ice is used.)

Garnish:

Mint leaf

Comment:

A great grassy, minty digestif with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.

About:

Adapted from a recipe in Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 200 calories in one serving of Mint Cocktail.

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