Gardener's Son

Adapted from a cocktail I had at Juniper in St Louis.

• 1½oz Citadelle or Hendricks Gin

• ½oz Cucumber Habañero Simple Syrup or make your own

• 1oz fresh squeezed lime juice

• Fresh Mint Leaves

• Tajin or Trader Joe's Chile Lime Seasoning

• Splash of club soda (optional)

1. Pour the gin, simple syrup and lime juice into a cocktail shaker, mix and test for sweetness. Adjust ingredients accordingly to taste.

2. Add mint leaves and muddle to your heart's content!

3. Add ice to shaker and shake vigorously. As this cocktail is 50% alcohol, dilution is key if you want to take the edge off, or finish with club soda for the same effect

4. Pour into a chilled glass with ice and a tajin rim or "side".

5. Add a splash of club soda (optional)

With a "side" of Tajin!

The original at Juniper, St Louis.