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Published on 16th of July 2026

Last updated on 17th of July 2026

Fresh Velvet (Frank’s recipe)

Glassware

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass

Ingredients
1 1⁄2 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
1⁄2 fl oz Giffard Menthe Pastille white crème de menthe
1 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄3 fl oz Monin Pure Cane sugar syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2 sugar to 1 water)
6 unit Mint leaves
6 leaf Basil leaves

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