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Eucalyptus Herb in Cocktails

A Mixologist's Study of Flavors

From Colleen Graham, About.com

Eucalyptus Herb Photograph

Eucalyptus

Photo Credit: © Humberto Marques
  • Tasting Notes:
    Very aromatic when crushed young leaves. Leaves are pleasantly pungent flavour backed by strong notes of menthol and citrus. Also slightly sweet, tangy, and spicy with a fresh cool aftertaste.
  • Leaves can be used to make infusions and syrups.
  • Combines well with:
    limes and lemons, apples, chocolate, mint, honey

  • Cocktail recipe: Eucalyptus Martini
    • 25ml Eucalyptus syrup
    • 25ml lime juice
    • 12.5ml Cointreau
    • 50ml Miller’s Gin
    • 3 drops of egg white
    Shake over ice and double strain into a martini glass.
    Garnish: with 1 eucalyptus leaf floating

Source: Humberto Marques

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