Love Potion #9 Gin Martini
Mar 12, 2018
This martini was created by Iain Harrison, Bar Director of the Mandarin Oriental Miami. It's currently served at the MO Bar + Lounge inside the hotel. 
Love Potion #9 Gin Martini Makes one cocktail 1.5 oz gin .5 oz soju .25 oz St. Germain .5 oz El Guapo® Lavender Syrup (DIY recipe below) .25 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 dashes El Guapo® Love Potion #9 Bitters Club soda Rose petals (or rose petal ice cubes), for garnish In a shaker filled with ice, pour gin, soju & St. Germain, syrup, juice & bitters. Shake vigorously, & strain into a coupe or martini glass. Top with club soda & bitters. Garnish with rose petals or a rose petal ice cube before serving. DIY Lavender Syrup 1 cup Water 1 cup White sugar .25 cup Dried lavender In a heavy bottomed sauce pot, heat water to a rolling boil. Remove water from heat source and add sugar, stirring until dissolved. Add lavender and allow mixture to cool (refrigerate overnight for maximum lavender flavor). Strain through a mesh sieve into a container. Syrup will keep in a refrigerator for up to a week.
Love Potion #9 Gin Martini Makes one cocktail 1.5 oz gin .5 oz soju .25 oz St. Germain .5 oz El Guapo® Lavender Syrup (DIY recipe below) .25 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 dashes El Guapo® Love Potion #9 Bitters Club soda Rose petals (or rose petal ice cubes), for garnish In a shaker filled with ice, pour gin, soju & St. Germain, syrup, juice & bitters. Shake vigorously, & strain into a coupe or martini glass. Top with club soda & bitters. Garnish with rose petals or a rose petal ice cube before serving. DIY Lavender Syrup 1 cup Water 1 cup White sugar .25 cup Dried lavender In a heavy bottomed sauce pot, heat water to a rolling boil. Remove water from heat source and add sugar, stirring until dissolved. Add lavender and allow mixture to cool (refrigerate overnight for maximum lavender flavor). Strain through a mesh sieve into a container. Syrup will keep in a refrigerator for up to a week.
