Beykoz is a place to escape the crowds of Istanbul and breathe. The cool breeze of the Bosphorus on the one hand, and the resinous pine scent of the groves on the other... This cocktail brings those two sensations together: fresh, aromatic and elegant.
The first sip brings the vibrancy of lemon and the freshness of green apple. Then the light herbal character of rosemary and cucumber appears. It leaves a clean, cool and balanced finish on the palate - just like a Beykoz morning.
“Drink where it breathes, not in the heart of the city”
The wind coming from the Bosphorus is sometimes salty, sometimes pine-scented. Beykoz Breeze is that wind in a glass.
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Ingredients
Unit System
45 mlGin
20 mlfresh lemon juice
20 mlFresh green apple juice
10 mlSugar syrup (1:1)
3-4slices of Cucumber
1 smallsprig of rosemary
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Method
1
Gently muddle the cucumber slices and rosemary into the shaker.
2
Add the gin, lemon juice, apple juice and sugar syrup.
3
Add plenty of ice and shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds.
4
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
5
Garnish with a thin strip of cucumber and a sprig of lightly smoked rosemary.
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Bartender Tips
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Lightly burn the rosemary: You can add depth of flavor by smoking the top briefly before serving.
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Use large ice: It melts more slowly and the flavors open more evenly.
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Fresh apple juice: Instantly squeezed apple juice instead of ready-made enhances the freshness.
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