Lonsdale

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (11 ratings)

Serve in a

Collins glass
Ingredients:
2 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
1/2 fl oz Honey sugar syrup
3 fresh Basil leaves
3/4 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
2 1/2 fl oz Apple juice/apple cider (cloudy & unsweetened)
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Garnish:

Basil leaf & apple slice

How to make:

STIR honey syrup with gin until honey dissolves. TEAR basil leaves and add to shaker with all other ingredients. SHAKE with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Review:

Not dry, not sweet, just balanced, long and refreshing.

History:

Created by Alexandra Fiot at The Lonsdale, London, England.

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 10.54% alc./vol. (21.08° proof)
  • 18.2 grams of pure alcohol
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