Lime Leaf Sour

My Cellar

Explore the diversity of gin in these four delicious cocktails.

Serves 1

5 lime leaves (save 1 for garnish)

2 x 1-in (2.5 cm) coin of ginger, peeled

1 egg white

2 oz (60 ml) Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin

¾ oz (22 ml) orgeat (almond syrup)

1 oz (30 ml) lime juice

freshly grated cinnamon, for garnish

1 lime leaf, for garnish

In a cocktail shaker, muddle 4 lime leaves and ginger then combine egg white, gin, orgeat and lime juice. Shake vigorously and fine strain into a chilled cocktail coupe. Garnish with freshly grated cinnamon and lime leaf.