French Pearl

Fresh, delicious, and complex, this strong Southside riff is an interesting one to try with different gins. From Aubrey Saunders at the Pegu Club.

Ingredients:

• ¾ oz Classic Gum Syrup
• 2 oz gin
  

• ¼ oz absinthe
  

• 1 oz fresh lime juice
  

• 5 mint leaves
  

Instructions:

• Muddle mint and syrup in a cocktail shaker
• Add remaining ingredients with ice and shake hard for 10 seconds
• Strain into a chilled coupe glass
  
• garnish with fresh mint and a lime wheel

Photo:

Robin Sinhababu