Mirrormere
A bright and herbaceous gin Collins, with muddled cucumber and honey, reflecting the serene beauty of the fabled lake deep in the Misty Mountains.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London Dry Gin
- 0.75 oz Lemon Juice
- 0.75 oz Honey Syrup
- 3-4 slices fresh cucumber
- Soda Water (to top)
Instructions
- In a Collins glass, gently muddle the cucumber slices with the lemon juice and honey syrup.
- Add gin and fill the glass with ice.
- Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and a lemon wheel.
Glassware: Collins glass
Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and a lemon wheel
History
A refreshing Collins riff, this drink uses muddled cucumber to add a cool, verdant note to the classic gin, lemon, and honey combination, reminiscent of the clear waters of Mirrormere.