Refreshing, aromatic, and precisely balanced, the Juliet & Romeo is best understood as a Gin Sour with a distinctly fresh, garden-led profile. The original recipe specifies using a classic London dry gin, which has fresh lime juice with equal parts simple syrup, creating tension without excess sweetness or sharpness. Muddled cucumber and mint introduce a clean, cooling clarity.
A measured touch of rose water lifts the aromatics and accentuates the gin’s botanical character. A few drops of Angostura bitters contribute depth while adding subtle visual drama. The recipe includes a pinch of salt. The intention is functional rather than flavour forward. Salt heightens the cucumber’s freshness and sharpens perception of brightness.
Precision matters. Add sparingly. Taste. Adjust.
The drink should remain crisp, vibrant, and refreshing. Never saline.
Ease of Making: Easy
Glass Type: Coupe Glass
Taste: Crisp, vibrant, and refreshing
Recipe:
- 50ml Great Bustard Gin
- 20ml ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
- 20ml simple syrup
- 3 slices cucumber
- 2 mint sprigs
- 5 drops rose water
- 3-5 drops Angostura bitters
- 1 pinch salt
Method
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber with a mint sprig and pinch of salt
- Add gin, lime juice, and rose water, then shake with ice until well-chilled.
- Fine‑strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Float the remaining mint leaf and dot with Angostura bitters.
Variations to Try:
- We reduced the amount of simple syrup by 10ml making it less sweet.
- Add a ½ jalapeno pepper which adds a layer of warmth and spice.
