Maverick

Other Cocktails

Oct 9

COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 22,5 ml London Dry Gin
- 22,5 ml Aperol
- 22,5 ml Fresh Lemon Juice
- 22,5 ml Sweetened Ginger Juice
(4 parts fresh ginger juice, 3 parts sugar)
- 6-8 Mint Leaves

GARNISH:
- Lemon Twist
- Candied Ginger
- Couple of Mint Leaves

INSTRUCTIONS:
• Prepare sweetened ginger juice by mixing 4 parts of fresh ginger juice with 3 parts granulated sugar until sugar fully dissolves (keep refrigerated for up to 2 days).
• Combine all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
• Add ice and shake until chilled.
• Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
• Garnish with a lemon twist, candied ginger and a couple of mint leaves.

Cocktail author: Mike McCollum.

Maverick is a delicious and unique equal-parts cocktail, masterfully combining strong, sweet and tart with a touch of warming fresh ginger.

In this particular cocktail there is no single ingredient, that could be called “the base” or taking the centre stage. The spirit is London dry gin with strong juniper flavour that is subtly enriched by coriander and a bit of citrus. Aperol brings sweet orange notes with a bitter twist, giving the cocktail an additional complexity and depth. Balance is then restored by fresh and fragrant lemon juice, offsetting the sweetness of Aperol. Sweetened ginger juice, takes the cocktail in a quite unique direction with the fiery warming bite, that breathes life into the drink. Last, but not least, a subtle addition of mint, helps to rein in the sharpness of ginger by supplying a cooling herbal effect.

All in all, Maverick is a tasty drink, full of complexity and surprises. If you ever have a chance, give this cocktail a try.