Wanting to commemorate my grandson Jack’s birthday this month, I searched through my files and discovered this very appropriate cocktail. Tastes great! Happy Birthday, Jack!
ingredients
- 2 oz Gin (Plymouth or Ford’s works well)
- ¾ oz Bay Leaf Syrup
- ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 5 to 7 Fresh Basil Leaves
- Soda Water
- Pomegranate Juice
- Bay Leaf Garnish
Combine ingredients, except soda and pomegranate juice, in a mixing tin and shake with ice. Strain into a collins glass packed with ice, top with soda then pomegranate juice.
Bay Leaf Syrup
- ¾ oz dried bay leaves
- 1 cup sugar
Steep bay leaves in 1 cup of boiling water for 10 minutes. Strain the mixture to remove bay leaves and add sugar. Stir to dissolve and bottle. Lasts 3 months in refrigerator.
Hard to believe it’s been several months since my last post. I had my last scotch dinner in December and on January 16th I retired from the Omni Parker House. It was a splendid send-off with promise of more scotch dinners as their featured guest.
