Name: The Secret Passage Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 45 ml London Dry Gin; 35 ml Cucumber juice; 20 ml lime juice; 15 ml Basil syrup

The Secret Passage

Description

Gin, cucumber and basil syrup make a fresh green sour, with lime bringing definition and a double strain removing fine pulp. Shake and strain for a cold, well-mixed finish.

Ingredients

45 ml London Dry Gin
35 ml Cucumber juice
20 ml lime juice
15 ml Basil syrup

Equipment needed

Cocktail Shaker – Used in the recipe method Fine Mesh Strainer – Used in the recipe method

Instructions

Prepare the serving glass. Use fresh ice for a rocks, highball or wine-glass serve; chill stemware for a drink served without ice.
Measure 45 ml London Dry Gin, 35 ml Cucumber juice, 20 ml lime juice, 15 ml Basil syrup into a shaker with plenty of ice.
Shake for 12–15 seconds, then strain into the prepared glass.
Finish with the suggested garnish and serve immediately.

Recommended glassware

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. 12.9% ABV 1.8 units Cubed ice Batch friendly

The Secret Passage recipe.