We had a number of lemons on the verge and the last of the mint in our garden beckoning before the first frost. Hence the Sensation. This turned out to be a decent bev to use them in. What has become the usual reaction was the same here. Our contemporary palettes found even this limited citrus in combination with the gin a bit too acidic in the first round. Not as bad as some, but still a bit much for what we're used to. However, The Partner agreed to a second and I poured slightly less lemon juice in the round. The cherry heering – sweeter than maraschino liquer -- was brightened by the gin making it a palatable sweetness. The mint lent an aromatic quality without being toothpaste-fresh.
Happy Birthday, Kissy!
Sensation
1 ½ oz. gin
¼ oz. maraschino liqueur
½ oz lemon juice
3 mint sprigs
Shake with cracked ice; strain into chilled cocktail glasses and garnish with mint.
Happy Birthday, Kissy!
Sensation
1 ½ oz. gin
¼ oz. maraschino liqueur
½ oz lemon juice
3 mint sprigs
Shake with cracked ice; strain into chilled cocktail glasses and garnish with mint.
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