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Eastern Standard (Soho House Tonic)

Aperitivo/aperitif · Hall of Fame and must know/try · Savoury (e.g. Bloody Mary)

4.2 114 ratings

Ingredients

3 slice Cucumber (fresh)
3 fresh Mint leaves
1 2/3 oz Gin
5/12 oz Lime juice
1/3 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare thin cucumber slice for garnish.

Method

  1. 3 MUDDLE cucumber in base of shaker. (Ideally, cut skin from the cucumber log before chopping).
  2. 4 Add other ingredients.
  3. 5 SHAKE with ice.
  4. 6 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. 7 Float cucumber slice for garnish.

Flavour profile

History

Gin, mint, cucumber, and lime combine for a fresh, refreshing drink.

The Eastern Standard is one of the Soho House groups' House Tonic cocktails. It is based on the Eastside, which itself was inspired by the Southside.