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Gordon’s Breakfast cocktail

Gordon’s Breakfast

Gin, muddled lime and cucumber, sugar, Worcestershire, hot sauce, salt, and pepper make a vivid non-tomato savoury cocktail with breakfast-table nerve.

Glassware
Double old fashioned glass
Strength
29% ABVBefore dilution
Garnish
  • Cucumber slices Fan three thin fresh slices over the drink.
  • Flaky salt Use only a small pinch.
  • Black pepper Finish with one light grind.

Ingredients

  • Dry gin 60 ml
  • Simple syrup 22.5 ml Use a syrup made with equal parts sugar and water.
  • Lime 1 whole Use one small fresh lime and cut it into five chunks.
  • Cucumber 3 slices Use three thin fresh slices.
  • Worcestershire sauce 1 dash Traditional Worcestershire contains fish; check the selected label for wheat and other allergens.
  • Hot sauce 1 dash

Preparation

  1. Muddle the lime, cucumber, syrup, Worcestershire, and hot sauce in a shaker.
  2. Add the gin and cracked ice, shake briefly, and open-pour into a chilled double old fashioned glass.
  3. Finish with a small pinch each of flaky salt and freshly ground black pepper.