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Ingredients

Ingredient Amount Ingredient Name
1 ½ oz. The Botanist Islay Dry Gin
½ oz. Ginger Lemongrass Syrup
½ oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
4 oz. Premium Tonic
Lemongrass Stalk & Lemon Peel (Garnish)

Tools Of The Trade

  • Jigger
  • Bar Spoon
  • Citrus Peeler
  • Highball Glass

Recipe

  1. Combine The Botanist, ginger-lemongrass syrup and lemon juice in a highball glass.
  2. Fill with ice and top with premium tonic.
  3. Gently stir to incorporate.
  4. Garnish with stalk of lemongrass and a lemon peel.


How to Make Ginger-Lemongrass Syrup

Combine 1 cup water with 2 stalks sliced fresh lemongrass (core only) and ½ cup chopped ginger in a shallow pan and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 2-4 minutes while stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat and allow to rest for 20 minutes. Add ½ cup sugar to the pan and stir to dissolve. Strain lemongrass and ginger out of the liquid and store your syrup in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

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