East side
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Cool and green, with crisp cucumber and fresh mint against sharp lime and a gin base. Light, herbal and very refreshing.
Similar names: Dark side, East Side Cocktail, East Side Elder, Ginger on the Side
Method
Shaken
Glass
coupe
Difficulty
Medium
Flavor Profile
🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free
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AdInstructions
- Put the cucumber, mint sprigs, lime juice, simple syrup and gin in a shaker.
- Muddle the cucumber and mint well to release their flavour.
- Add ice and shake until the shaker is cold.
- Double strain into a coupe, or into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and, if you like, a cucumber slice.