LCBO Food & Drink Winter 2017

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Meyer Lemons Meyer Collins

The Tom Collins gets an exotic twist with the fragrant juice and zest of Meyer lemons. Briefly shaking the gin, juice and syrup with three ice cubes before straining into the glass is called a “short shake.” It ensures the drink is ice cold, yet won’t dilute it too much since soda is added at the end. 2 oz gin 1 oz strained fresh Meyer lemon juice ¾ oz Meyer Lemon Syrup (recipe p. 90) 3 oz soda water, chilled Meyer lemon wedge 1 Pour gin, Meyer lemon juice and syrup into a cocktail shaker. Add 3 ice cubes. Shake 5 seconds. Strain into a chilled Highball glass filled with ice. Top with soda and lightly stir. Gar- nish with Meyer lemon wedge. Makes 1 drink

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