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Gin Atomic

Aperitivo/aperitif · Elevenses/afternoon · Floral (e.g. Elderflower spritz)

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Ingredients

3 fresh Basil leaves
2 oz Gin
1 oz Elderflower liqueur
1/2 oz Lemon juice
2 dash Lemon bitters
2 oz Tonic water

How to make

Serve in a collins glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist..

Method

  1. 3 Lightly MUDDLE basil (just to bruise) in base of shaker.
  2. 4 Add next 4 ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
  3. 5 POUR tonic water into the shaker before FINE straining into ice-filled glass.

Garnish

  1. 6 EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
  2. 7 Serve with a straw.

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History

A potent gin and tonic, radiating intense flavour.

This recipe is adapted from one created in 2007 by Brendan Mainini at The Ambassador Bar, located in San Francisco, California.

Created by Brendan Mainini