How Do You Make A Green Dragon Cocktail?
Yes, you’re right, the gin combination makes this cocktail special. In fact, there are a lot of cool and classic cocktails with gin that are great for every evening. I guess I just need to make alcohol delivery home and replenish my cocktail supplies.
A green dragon cocktail is a simple, sweet drink made with dry gin, green crème de menthe, kummel liqueur (which contains a blend of caraway and other spices) and freshly squeezed lemon juice. The green dragon’s origin is somewhat unclear, but the drink was published in Harry Craddock’s seminal cocktail collection, “The Savoy Cocktail Book,” in 1930. This recipe makes one green dragon cocktail, but you can multiply the ingredients if you need to make more drinks. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice. Add the dry gin, green creme de menthe, Kummel and freshly squeezed lemon juice to the cocktail shaker. Cover the cocktail shaker and shake gently for 10 to 15 seconds. Don’t shake too hard or you’ll bruise the gin. Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish the drink with a twisted lemon peel and serve right away.
