Gordon's Cup

A shaken cocktail made with Navy Strength Gin, Fresh Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, served in a rocks glass.

Ingredients

How to make a Gordon's Cup

  1. Add ¾ oz Simple Syrup to a cocktail shaker, then 3 Cucumber Slices, and muddle firmly, until the sugar has dissolved and the fruit has given up its juice and oils.
  2. Add 2 oz Navy Strength Gin, ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice, Pinch of Salt, Pinch of Black Pepper.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds, until the tin is frosted and well chilled.
  4. Double-strain into a chilled rocks glass.
  5. Garnish with cucumber slice.

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