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Old Maid

Aperitivo/aperitif · Contemporary classic · Savoury (e.g. Bloody Mary)

4.4 75 ratings

Ingredients

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

How to make

Serve in a old-fashioned glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of cucumber slice speared with mint sprigs bouquet.

Method

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

Garnish

  1. 6 Garnish with a mint sprigs speared cucumber slice.

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History

Lime, mint, and cucumber provide freshness, making this gin cocktail a health tonic.

The Penicillin was conceived in 2004 by Sam Ross. Its birthplace was Milk & Honey, a bar in New York City, USA.

Created by Sam Ross