Atlas Lions Gin cocktail in a Highball glass
Gin

Atlas Lions

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~4 min
1 serving
Highball glass

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz (45 ml) Gin
  • 2 oz (60 ml) Brewed Green Tea
  • 0.5 oz (15 ml) Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 oz (15 ml) Honey Syrup
  • 8 leaves Fresh Mint
  • 2 drop s Orange Blossom Water
Servings:
1

Select an ingredient to see substitution options:

  • Dry GinClose match

    London Dry style.

  • Sloe GinCreative swap

    Sweeter and berry driven. Best in fizz or sour style drinks.

  • VodkaCreative swap

    Neutral. Removes botanical character.

  • Lime JuiceClose match

    More tart.

  • Grapefruit JuicePartial match

    Adds gentle bitterness.

Garnish: A generous mint bouquet

Instructions

Gently muddle the mint with the honey syrup in a shaker. Add gin, green tea, lemon juice, orange blossom water, and ice. Shake and double-strain into a tall glass over fresh ice.

Barkeep's Notes

Moroccan mint tea reimagined as a cocktail for the Atlas Lions. Green tea, mint and a whisper of orange blossom over a clean spirit. Refreshing and aromatic; skip the gin for a beautiful non-alcoholic version.

Estimated: ~442 cal|~3.6% ABV

Estimates are approximate and for informational purposes only. Not intended as medical or dietary advice.

Please drink responsibly. Must be of legal drinking age to consume alcohol.

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