History & Heritage
“Attributed to Savoy bartenders Johnny Johnson or Joe Gilmore in the post‑war years as a bracing, mint‑herbal pick‑me‑up.”
Ingredients
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Method
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Stir with ice until very cold and strain into a chilled coupe; express a lemon peel over the top
Glassware
Stirred and served up
Garnish
Flavor Journey
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Sweet
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Sour
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Bitter
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Master's Tips
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Serve very cold; temperature tames menthol and bitterness
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