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Mexican-Inspired Cocktail
Celebrate good weather and easy company with a cocktail you can make at home. Created by The Bar team at The Athenaeum Hotel, this Mexican-inspired serve is fresh and relaxed, finished with a gentle warmth that lingers.
Ingredients
- 50 ml gin infused with chilli and lime
- 20 ml agave syrup
- 10 ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- A thin slice of fresh ginger
- A small handful of fresh mint leaves
- Generous ice cubes
- Sparkling lime soda to finish
Method
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Place the ginger slice into a tall glass and score it with a criss-cross pattern.
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Muddle the ginger gently to release its warmth, then add the mint leaves and muddle once more.
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Add the gin, agave syrup and lime juice.
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Shake the mixture lightly and strain into a chilled glass filled with ice.
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Top up with sparkling lime soda.
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Finish with a sprig of mint and a slice of ginger, then enjoy.
This drink is bright, refreshing and just a little spicy, a perfect companion for long evenings or relaxed afternoons at home.
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