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London dry ginHoney syrupLemon juice
Proportions by volume. Ice and garnish not shown.

The Fifth Element

Made with gin.

40 ml / 1 1/4 ozLondon dry gin
15 ml / 1/2 ozHoney syrup
15 ml / 1/2 ozLemon juice
600 gGrapefruit
1 gMint
200 gIce cubes

Method

  1. Cut the top off the grapefruit and carefully remove the pulp.
  2. Muddle a grapefruit slice in the shaker.
  3. Add 15ml lemon juice, 15ml honey syrup, and 40ml gin.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake.
  5. Strain through a strainer and sieve into the grapefruit shell.
  6. Garnish with a sprig of mint.

About the The Fifth Element

A sour cocktail with a strong citrus character from grapefruit and lemon, sweetened with honey syrup. The gin base provides botanical notes while the mint adds freshness.

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