Cocktail recipe

English Summer Rain recipe.

Gin, lavender, cucumber and lemon give this garden sour a fresh floral profile. Keep the lavender measured and strain carefully for a clean finish.

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English Summer Rain

Description

Gin, lavender, cucumber and lemon give this garden sour a fresh floral profile. Keep the lavender measured and strain carefully for a clean finish. Shake and strain for a cold, well-mixed finish.

Ingredients

  • 40 ml London Dry Gin
  • 10 ml Lavender syrup
  • 30 ml Cucumber juice
  • 20 ml lemon juice
  • 25 ml Butterfly pea tea

Instructions

  1. Prepare the serving glass. Use fresh ice for a rocks, highball or wine-glass serve; chill stemware for a drink served without ice.
  2. Measure 40 ml London Dry Gin, 10 ml Lavender syrup, 30 ml Cucumber juice, 20 ml lemon juice, 25 ml Butterfly pea tea into a shaker with plenty of ice.
  3. Shake for 12–15 seconds, then strain into the prepared glass.
  4. Finish with the suggested garnish and serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

Coupe Glass
Coupe Glass (recommended)

An elegant stemmed glass for shaken or stirred cocktails served up.

120–240 ml Stemmed glass with a broad shallow bowl.

Best for: Daiquiri, Sidecar, Manhattan served up, Gimlet, Clover Club.

Garnish: Great for expressed citrus peels, cherries, and small edible flowers.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Approx. 10.7% ABV 1.6 units Cubed ice Batch friendly
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