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Shady Grove Cooler
Gin and Lime are barely tempered by the Ginger Ale and touch of Sugar, leaving a gently dry and refreshing Cooler.
Mix
2 shots of Gin
1 shot of Lime Juice
0.25 shots of Sugar Syrup
Top up with Ginger Ale
Shake
Add the first three ingredients to the mixing tin with lots of ice, shake thoroughly, strain over lots of ice and top up with Ginger Ale.
Pour
Serve in a Collins glass and garnish with a lime wheel.
Ingredient Profile
A lime garnish in a Shady Grove Cooler cocktail.
Shot by Shot Guide
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Measure 1 shot of Lime Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.25 shots of Sugar Syrup and add to the mixing tin.
Add lots of ice to the mixing tin.
Shake the drink well until condensation forms on the outside of the mixing tin.
Fill a Collins glass with ice.
Strain the contents of the mixing tin into the glass.
Top up the glass with Ginger Ale.
Gently stir.
Taste the cocktail and if necessary adjust the balance with a touch of extra sugar or citrus juice.
Garnish the cocktail with a lime wheel.