2 oz Gin, Hendrick's
3⁄4 oz Simple syrup (Homemade 1:1)
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 t Crème Yvette
4 lf Mint
Instructions
In a Collins glass:
Press and muddle mint and syrup.
Add ice and gin.
Stir while topping off with soda.
Add Yvette.
Garnish with thin lemon wheel and mint sprig.
Notes
Hendrik's can be substituted for another type of gin depending on preference.
I chose it for it's bouquet and how it interacts with the Yvette and mint.
History
A variation of the 1941 Blue Moon Cocktail.
I simply made it taller, slower, more floral and a bit sweeter.
Cocktail summary
Created by
Alexander, Reno, NV, USA
Year
2011
Is an
altered recipe
Reference
Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails - Haigh
Gin, Crème Yvette, Simple syrup, Lemon juice, Mint
PT5M
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Cocktail
Cocktail
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craft, alcoholic
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Curated slightly - Kindred Cocktails assumes that all ingredients will be high quality and freshly made.