Gin Rocket From The One Bottle Cocktail Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this sophisticated twist on the classic Gimlet! Portland and San Francisco bartender Kate Bolton's Gin Rocket, featured in Maggie Hoffman's "The One-Bottle Cocktail," combines the refreshing zest of gin with unexpected anise and peppery notes from shaved fennel and muddled arugula. This elegant cocktail, perfect for seafood or light pasta dishes, is surprisingly easy to make and will impress your guests. Elevate your aperitif or dinner party with this unique and flavorful Gin Rocket.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 229.8 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Gin Rocket From The One Bottle Cocktail

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How to Make Gin Rocket From The One Bottle Cocktail

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add 2 ounces of gin, 1 ounce of lime juice, and ¾ ounce of simple syrup to the shaker.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of shaved fresh fennel and 10-12 arugula leaves to the shaker.
  4. Gently muddle the arugula to release its flavor (do not over-muddle).
  5. Close the shaker tightly and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
  6. Double strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
  7. Garnish with a lime wheel or a sprig of fresh arugula (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

0g

Carbs

6g

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