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Crimea
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Crimea
Serve in a Martini glass
| 5 fresh | Coriander/Cilantro leaves |
| 2 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 1 oz | Apple juice/apple cider (cloudy & unsweetened) |
| 1⁄4 oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄6 oz | Monin Pure Cane Syrup (65.0°brix, equivalent to 2:1 rich syrup) |
| 1⁄2 oz | Chilled water omit if using wet ice |
Garnish: Coriander leaf
How to make:
MUDDLE coriander in base of shaker. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
Review:
Fragrant, herbal gin with a hint of citrus.
History:
Adapted from a drink discovered in 2006 at Ballroom, London, England.
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I have one question, just out of curiosity: what is the point in using rich syrup and then dilute it with chilled water (or wet ice)? Is it a matter of fine-tuned proportions?