Monte Carlo Imperial

Serve in Martini...
1½	fl oz	Rutte Dry Gin
½	fl oz	Giffard Menthe Pastille white crème de menthe liqueur
½	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice
	Top up with	Brut Champagne

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How to make:

SHAKE first 3 ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass. TOP with champagne.

Garnish:

Mint leaf

Comment:

A classic, minty digestif.

Origin:

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

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