{ Lemongrass Gimlet Cocktail }
The Lemongrass Gimlet cocktail is a zesty, aromatic twist on the classic gin cocktail. Blending the vibrant citrus of lemongrass with the smooth, juniper-forward notes of HM London Dry Gin, it’s a refreshing serve that strikes the perfect balance between bright and bold. All you need is a shaker, fresh lime, and a chilled coupe glass. Simple, elegant, and made for any occasion.
INGREDIENTS:
60 ml HM London Dry Gin
20 ml Lime juice
20 ml Lemongrass syrup
Glassware: Nic and Nora
Garnish: Lime wheel
METHOD:
1) To a cocktail shaker add ice, gin, lime juice and lemongrass syrup and shake for 20 seconds.
2) Strain into a Nic and Nora glass.
3) Garnish with a lime wheel.
LEMONGRASS SYRUP RECIPE
3 lemon grass stalks 1 lime leaf (optional) 2 1/2 cups caster sugar 2 cups waterLEMONGRASS SYRUP PREPARATION
Make a lemongrass syrup by chopping three stalks of lemongrass into one-inch pieces and pounding them so the threads split. Add the lemongrass to a medium saucepan with 2 1/2 cups of white sugar, 2 cups of water, and one lime leaf (optional), and bring to a boil, whisking to dissolve the sugar. Let the syrup cool, then strain and bottle for use within 4 weeks.Craving more cocktail inspiration?
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