Big-City Cocktails Recipe

Name: Big-City Cocktails
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 sprigs mint; 1 teaspoon simple syrup (see Tips, page 191); 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) gin; 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) orange curacao or Paulas Texas Orange liqueur; 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) creme de cassis; Ice cubes; Dash of green Chartreuse; 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) white rum; 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) Lillet Blanc; 3/4 ounce (1 1/2 tablespoons) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 small lemon); 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) simple syrup (see Tips, page 191); Ice cubes; Orange peel twists, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 sprigs mint
1 teaspoon simple syrup (see Tips, page 191)
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) freshly squeezed lime juice
1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) gin
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) orange curacao or Paulas Texas Orange liqueur
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) creme de cassis
Ice cubes
Dash of green Chartreuse
1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) white rum
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) Lillet Blanc
3/4 ounce (1 1/2 tablespoons) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 small lemon)
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) simple syrup (see Tips, page 191)
Ice cubes
Orange peel twists, for garnish

1
Chill a cocktail glass.
2
Using a small wooden spoon or mallet, lightly muddle or press together 1 mint sprig with the simple syrup in the bottom of a mixing glass or cocktail shaker.
3
Add the lime juice, gin, curacao, and creme de cassis.
4
Shake vigorously with ice to chill; strain into the chilled glass.
5
Garnish with the remaining mint sprig.
6
Chill a cocktail glass.
7
Pour a splash of green Chartreuse into the chilled glass, swirl to coat the inside, and dump what Chartreuse remains.
8
In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, combine the white rum, Lillet, lemon juice, simple syrup, and ice to chill and shake well.
9
Strain into the chilled, Chartreuse-rinsed cocktail glass.
10
Garnish with an orange twist.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sprigs mint, 1 teaspoon simple syrup (see Tips, page 191), 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) gin, and more.

Yes, Big-City Cocktails falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Big-City Cocktails

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