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A refined Mojito with gin instead of rum. Herbal, citrusy, and with the botanical character of gin. Some say it originated at the 21 Club in New York during Prohibition.
Ingredients
- 2 oz of gin
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 oz of lime juice
- 0.5 oz of sugar syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
Preparation
- In a cocktail shaker, add the gin, mint, syrup, and lime.
- Shake with ice until the mint releases its oils (about 15 seconds).
- Double strain into a coupe glass or lowball glass with ice.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
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