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So bottle of gin in one hand and fresh mint in the other, I set about making a Brighton Rock. The fundamental principles of infusion open up a wealth of possibilities for experimentation. In this case I took Hendricks (an already cucumber strong gin) and let a packet of mint steep in it for two days, but the beauty of the method is that its just as simple to experiment with a multitude of combinations.
For the mint infused gin you'll need
- 150ml of gin or Vodka
- Two large stems of mint leaves
- Pour your gin into an airtight jar (an old jam jar will do)
- Wash and add the mint leaves,
- Push down so the gin covers the mint
- Seal and store for a few days in a cool dark place
- Remove the mint and move the jar to the freezer
- 100ml mint infused chilled gin
- The juice of half a lime
- A dash of elderflower cordial
- Mint leaf to decorate
- Add the ingredients to the base of a cocktail shaker
- Stir until combined
- Strain into a cocktail glass
- Garnish with a mint leaf
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