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Gin-based Cocktails

Caribbean Sunset

1 measure gin
1 measure creme de banane
1 measure blue curacao
1 measure fresh cream
1 measure fresh lemon juice
1 dash grenadine

Shake together equal measures of gin, creme de banane, blue curacao, cream and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Pour into a glass and splash with a little grenadine.

Martini Cocktail

1/2 - 3 ounces dry vermouth
2 ounces dry gin

Shake well with ice and strain into martini glass. Add olives.

Gin Fizz (Tall drink)

Gin 45 ml
Lemon juice 15 ml
Sugar 1 tsp
Soda to fill

Shake together in a high ball glass and garnish with a slice of lime and cherry.

White Lady

Gin 45 ml
Cointreau 15 ml
Lemon juice 15 ml
Egg white a dash

Serve in a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a slice of lime.

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