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Gin-A-Per Cocktail
By Bartender Todd Murchison from Salty's on the Columbia

 

Todd Murchison

Bombay SapphireThis year, 2009, Bombay Sapphire partnered with GQ Magazine for the third annual "Inspired Bartender Search." Bombay Sapphire's team of Master Mixologists embarked on an exciting trip across America to discover what the country's most skilled bartenders are concocting with their favorite gin. The search for these creative cocktails exposed the latest mixology trends, the hottest ingredients, and the most inventive tricks of the trade within the mixology industry. Bartender Todd Murchison from Salty's on the Columbia was awarded fifth place honor for his Gin-A-Per Cocktail. With a total of 762 mobile votes, Todd came in fifth place out of all participants from 40 markets throughout the country.

The recipe for Murchison's acclaimed Gin-A-Per Cocktail is:

1½ ounces Bombay Sapphire
½ ounce Triple Sec
3 ounces Sweet and Sour
3 slices Lime
2 slices Cucumber
4-5 Mint Leaves

In a pint glass, muddle 3 slices of lime, 2 slices of fresh cucumber and 4 to 5 mint leaves with ice. Add Bombay Sapphire, Triple Sec, and sweet and sour. Strain over ice and garnish with a cucumber wheel and mint leaf. Don't forget the straw!