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Ingredients

  • 15 large mint leaves
  • 1/2 ounce homemade Mint Syrup (page 156)
  • 1 ounce Bols Genever gin
  • 1 ounce Plymouth gin
  • 1 splash club soda
  • 1 mint sprig, for garnish

Method

  • Muddle the mint leaves and mint syrup in the bottom of a rocks or Old Fashioned glass.
  • Fill the glass with large cold ice cubes.
  • Pour in the genever and Plymouth gin.
  • Add the club soda.
  • Garnish with the mint sprig.
  • Dominant Flavors: strong fresh mint
  • Body: medium to high
  • Dryness: off-dry
  • Complexity: high, subtle complexity
  • Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: malt and juniper round the base
  • Finish: sweet with lingering mint overtones
  • Glass: rocks