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Juliet and Romeo Cocktail Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving

Description

The Juliet and Romeo Cocktail is a refreshing and aromatic gin-based drink featuring muddled cucumber and mint, balanced with fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and a subtle hint of rose water and angostura bitters. Perfect for a sophisticated single serving cocktail, this recipe delivers a crisp and invigorating flavor profile in just 10 minutes.

Ingredients

For the Cocktail

  • 3 cucumber slices
  • 3 mint sprigs, divided
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 ounces gin
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup
  • 2 dashes angostura bitters
  • Dash of rose water

Instructions

  1. Muddle the cucumber and mint: In a cocktail shaker, combine the 3 cucumber slices, 2 mint sprigs, and a pinch of salt. Use a muddler to gently crush the ingredients until the cucumbers are broken down and the mint is aromatic. For a milder mint flavor, you may choose to omit the mint from this step.
  2. Add gin, lime juice, and simple syrup: Pour in 2 ounces of gin, 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice, and 3/4 ounce of simple syrup into the muddled mixture. Fill the shaker halfway with ice to chill the drink.
  3. Shake the cocktail: Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until the mixture is thoroughly chilled and well combined.
  4. Strain into glass and finish with garnishes: Strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled coupe or martini glass to remove the solids. Float one or two fresh mint leaves on the surface. Add a dash of rose water and two dashes of angostura bitters onto the floating mint leaf(s). If the leaf does not float naturally, lean it against the edge of the glass. For precise droplets, use an eye-dropper if available.

Notes

  • Omit muddling mint for a more subtle mint flavor.
  • Use chilled glassware to keep the cocktail colder longer.
  • Simple syrup can be adjusted for sweetness preference.
  • Rose water adds a delicate floral note; use sparingly to avoid overpowering the drink.
  • Fresh lime juice is essential for best flavor.
  • An eye-dropper helps with precise placement of bitters and rose water droplets.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Cocktail
  • Method: Shaking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/juliet-and-romeo-cocktail-recipe/