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On the Med
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On the Med
Glass:
Serve in a Collins glass
| 5⁄6 fl oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 5⁄6 fl oz | Italicus liqueur |
| 4 fl oz | Mediterranean tonic water |
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
- Prepare rosemary sprig for garnish.
How to make:
- POUR all ingredients into ice-filled glass.
- Briefly STIR.
Garnish:
- Rosemary sprig.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
For the complete "on the Med" experience, you may want to use a Mediterranean-style gin, but we prefer a London dry style so perhaps making this a Brit On The Med.
History:
Created in March 2021 by yours truly at the Clocktower in Rye, England.
Alcohol content:
- 0.9 standard drinks
- 7.09% alc./vol. (14.17° proof)
- 12.1 grams of pure alcohol
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1 fl oz Gin (Isle of Harris)
2/3 fl oz Italicus liqueur
4 fl oz Mediterranean tonic water (Fever tree)
2 dash. Cucumber bitters
Garnish: Basil sprig
I used IoH to bring more maritime elements and a bit of cucumber bitters to tamper the sweetness in the Italicus and bring out more of the herbal/Earl Grey elements.
Using a Mediterranean tonic I think is necessary for this cocktail to slightly evoke those flavors. Otherwise this is pretty much a tarted up G&T. Basil sprig because I’m still trying to tame that Triffid in my garden.