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Derby recipe - Ordinary Drink served in a Cocktail glass
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Derby

Serve in a Cocktail glass
Ordinary Drink

Ingredients

  • Gin
    6 cl
  • Peach Bitters
    2 dashes
  • Mint
    2 Fresh leaves

Instructions

Pour all ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Stir. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint in the drink.

Expert Tips

Expert Tips

Glassware Tip

Chill your cocktail glass in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before serving. A cold glass keeps your drink at the perfect temperature longer and adds an elegant frosted appearance.

Fresh Herb Tip

Gently slap fresh herbs between your palms before adding to your drink. This releases essential oils and aromatics without bruising the leaves or creating bitter flavors.

Bitters Tip

Bitters are like salt in cooking - a few dashes balance and enhance other flavors. Experiment with different bitters varieties to create unique flavor profiles.

Did You Know?

Gin's distinctive flavor comes from juniper berries, though modern gins feature a wide variety of botanicals from around the world.

Video Tutorial

Image: Michael Styne https://www.flickr.com/photos/mstyne/28968231993/

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