Weโre offering snapshots of the libations competing in Salt Lake magazineโs annual Farm to Glass Cocktail Contest, hereโs Kimi’s Chop & Oyster House’sย cocktail.
Sugarhouse 75
- 1 ยฝ oz Bombay sapphire โEastโ gin
- ยฝ oz simple syrup
- 2 Fresh cucumber sliced (1/2 โ thick)
- ยฝ wheel of sliced lemon (ยฝโ thick)
- 3-4 fresh basil leaves
- 3-5 oz champagne
In a pint glass or cocktail shaker add cucumber, lemon wheel, simple syrup.ย Muddle until cucumber are rough pulp ( 4 to 6 muddles).ย Add gin,ย basil andย ยฝ cup ice.ย Shake vigorously.ย Using cocktail strainer, pour into 9 oz martini glass.ย Float with champagne.ย Garnish with fresh lemon wedge and cucumber ribbon.
Enjoy!!
Note: you may add basil prior to muddling, however it may taste slightly bitter.
Tip: By adding it afterwards and shaking ice it has a more gentle and fresh flavor as well as aromaโฆ!
Ken Hall
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