A lemon shrub cocktail is a refreshing, tangy drink with a unique blend of sweet, sour, and herbaceous flavors. This cocktail features a lemon shrub, a vinegar-based fruit syrup that adds a pleasant tartness, along with gin, making it a distinctive choice for adventurous cocktail enthusiasts. Shrubs were popular in colonial America and are experiencing a revival due to their complex taste and versatility.
Lemon Shrub Cocktail Recipe
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
4
minutesCalories
221
kcal
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Ingredients
45 ml 1 1/2 fl oz gin
30 ml 1 fl oz lemon shrub
15 ml 1/2 fl oz simple syrup
60 ml 2 fl oz soda water
Fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary, for garnish
Ice cubes
Equipment
Cocktail Shaker- Jigger
- Hawthorne strainer
- Highball glass
Instructions
- In a shaker, add the gin, lemon shrub, and simple syrup.
- Fill with ice and shake well (if using a shaker).
- Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Add soda water to give the cocktail a light, fizzy finish.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme or rosemary for an herbal touch.
