Asian Garden

The fragrant notes of the orient penetrate this aromatic spritz. Fresh Vegetables meet zesty lemongrass in this refreshing long serve. Made with Hyke gin, the notes of Myrrh, Rooibos & Coriander are the perfect aromatics to make the herbaceous notes sing!

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Author: Suze Morrison

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Asian Garden

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 5 MinInactive time: 4 HourTotal time: 4 H & 25 M

The fragrant notes of the orient penetrate this aromatic spritz. Fresh Vegetables meet zesty lemongrass in this refreshing long serve. Made with Hyke gin, the notes of Myrrh, Rooibos & Coriander are the perfect aromatics to make the herbaceous notes sing!

Ingredients

For One Drink

• 50ml Hyke Gin
• 2 tsp Lemongrass Syrup (see below)
• 1 tbsp Lime Juice
• 5 Thai Basil Leaves, plus a sprig for Garnish
• 2tbsp Chopped Cucumber, plus ribbons to serve.
• Ice & Cucumber Tonic to top up.

Lemongrass Syrup

• 100g Water
• 100g Caster Sugar
• 2 Lemongrass Stalks roughly chopped

Instructions

1. Begin with the syrup. Add the sugar, lemongrass and the water to a small pan and heat over a low heat to dissolve. Increase the heat and bubble for 3-5 minutes until syrupy. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Allow to infuse overnight then strain into a bottle. Store in the fridge.
2. When ready, add the measured gin, lemongrass syrup, lime juice, chopped cucumber and 5 Thai basil leaves to a mixing glass and bash with a muddler to brush and release the aromatics.
3. Pour into a glass and garnish with cucumber ribbons, fill with ice and top with cucumber tonic. Give it a light stir and serve straight away, surrounded by birdsong and flowers….

https://gourmetglow.co.uk/recipes/asian-garden