Ichigo

Kenta Goto and Koharu Usui, Bar Goto | New York

Japan’s obsession with ichigo miruku, or strawberry milk, was the genesis for this highball, which combines Calpico with strawberry puree, cucumber juice and lemon. Plymouth or other soft gins allow the produce to shine, while the creamy texture of Calpico lends a dessert-like quality.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1 teaspoon strawberry puree
  • 1 teaspoon strawberry puree
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cucumber juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cucumber juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Calpico
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Calpico
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cane syrup (1:1 evaporated cane sugar to water)
  • 2 tablespoons cane syrup (1:1 evaporated cane sugar to water)
  • 1 ounce plus 5 teaspoons Plymouth Gin
  • 1 ounce plus 5 teaspoons Plymouth Gin
  • 3/4 ounce club soda
  • 3/4 ounce club soda

Garnish: cucumber slice

Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients, except the club soda, in a mixing tin and shake with ice.
  2. Strain into a highball glass over ice.
  3. Top with club soda.
  4. Stir to integrate.
  5. Garnish with cucumber slice.
Editor's Note

Calpico Soda can be used in lieu of Calpico and soda water.

Tagged: calpico, gin, highball, strawberry

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