Thursday, 4 December 2014

Gem Gin Mule - A bushwalking cocktail

Created for the November 2014 ANUMC Cocktails on the Castle, this cocktail is a balanced mix of sweet mint with sharp citrus and spicy ginger.
Gem Gin Mule
  • 1      oz   mint syrup (see below)
  • 1.5   oz   gin
  • 2      oz   green ginger wine
  • 0.75 oz   fresh lime juice
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Strain and serve.

Mint Syrup
  • 1   cup   water
  • 1   cup   granulated sugar
  • bunch fresh mint
Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved and allow to cool.
Muddle mint leaves with a few spoons of the cooled sugar syrup. Add remaining syrup, cover and steep for a day. Strain through fine sieve or filter before use. 

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