Ingredients
¾ozsimple syrup
1fresh lime,zested, optional
2ozgin,like Plymouth Dry Gin, or Tanqueray
¾ozlime juice,fresh
Preparation
Make a simple syrup with a 1:1 sugar and hot water ratio. Steep the lime zest in it for 10 minutes in a nonreactive container.
Fine-strain this after 10 minutes. Reserve ¾ ounces and refrigerate the rest for future use.
Combine the gin, simple syrup, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake for about 30 seconds, or until a frost forms on the shaker.
Double strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Garnish with a lime wheel, serve, and enjoy!
