When we talk about the most famous and probably most consumed cocktails in Turkey, the first two would be “the one with sorrel” and “chili passion”. You can find these two almost in every menu, with slight variations of course. However, the taste profile doesn't change much. I’ve been asked too many times, so it is time to share a recipe that I generally make in the workshops, too. (Sorrel is called Kuzu Kulagi in Turkish, which means lamb’s ear. I wanted to add this one if you wonder why I named the cocktail The Shepherd)
Ingredients
60mlLondon Dry Gin
30mlLemon juice
40mlGranny Smith apple juice
20mlGum mastic syrup
5-6Sorrel leaves
4-5drops of foamer
Instructions
Muddle the sorrel leaves in your shaker. Add the rest of the ingredients and shake well with ice. Double strain into your ice-filled glass. Garnish with an apple fan and a sorrel leaf. Cheers! 🥂