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Herbal Sakura Garden Cocktail
Twist Cocktail Recipes
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Prep Time
1
minute
min
Total Time
1
minute
min
Cuisine
Cocktail
Equipment
Cocktail Shaker
Fine mesh strainer
Chilled coupe glass
Ingredients
2
oz
Gin
0.75
oz
Cherry blossom syrup
0.5
oz
Fresh lemon juice
2-3
Fresh basil leaves
4-5
Fresh mint leaves
Add 0.5 oz fresh cucumber juice to the shaker before shaking. OR swap 2 basil leaves for Thai basil for a more anise-forward herbal note.
(Twist)
Fresh mint and basil bundle, arranged along the rim or placed on top
(Garnish)
Instructions
Add the basil leaves, mint leaves, and cherry blossom syrup to a cocktail shaker.
Muddle gently, just enough to bruise the leaves and release their aroma. Do not pound.
Add the gin, lemon juice, and ice.
Shake hard for 15 to 20 seconds until fully chilled.
Double-strain through a
fine-mesh strainer
into a chilled coupe.
Garnish with a small mint and basil bundle. Slap it gently against your palm before placing to release the aroma.
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