Traditional formulas were a significant source of inspiration for bartenders in the early years of the cocktail renaissance. The Mojito, in particular, proved to be a fruitful template to riff on, spawning such classics as the Gin-Gin Mule, the Old Cuban and this, the Juniperotivo: a straightforward mixture of gin, lime and muddled mint, with the unexpected addition of pomegranate syrup, which would further the trend of fresh ingredients and culinary inspired cocktails.
Juniperotivo
Jerry Banks
Ingredients
Serving: 1
- 4 large mint leaves
- 1 1/2 ounces Junipero, or other gin
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
- 1/4 ounce pomegranate syrup
Garnish: mint leaves
Directions
- In mixing glass, using a spoon, crush two mint leaves in the simple syrup, and add gin, lime juice and pomegranate syrup.
- Pour into ice-filled shaker. Shake well and strain into chilled cocktail glass.
- To garnish, float the two remaining mint leaves on surface of drink.