Eucalyptus Martini Cocktail Recipe

Name: Eucalyptus Martini Recipe
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 63 min
Ingredients: For the Eucalyptus Syrup:; 2 cups water; 2 cups sugar; 1/3 cup eucalyptus (fresh); For the Cocktail:; 1 1/2 ounces/50 mL gin; 3/4 ounce/25 mL eucalyptus syrup; 1/2 ounce/12.5 mL lime juice (fresh); 3 drops of egg white; Garnish: 1 eucalyptus leaf

Prep: 3 mins

Cook: 0 mins

Syrup: 60 mins

Total: 63 mins

Serving: 1 serving

Yield: 1 cocktail

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The eucalyptus martini is the creation of mixologist Humberto Marques, owner of the Curfew bar in Copenhagen, Denmark. Marques' focus is on fresh ingredients in cocktails, and he has some wonderful recipes and flavor pairing studies. This is one of his most fascinating creations, and it is truly a unique, innovative cocktail.

The key to this cocktail is the eucalyptus syrup. It is a homemade mixer that flavors a 1:1 simple syrup with fresh eucalyptus leaves, and it's easy to make. When that is paired with a fantastic gin and a little lime juice, the drink comes together with a cooling, refreshing sweetness against a botanical background. You'll also want to add the egg white to get a rich, foamy top that tantalizes your taste buds before that first taste of eucalyptus.

For the Eucalyptus Syrup:

2 cups water
2 cups sugar
1/3 cup fresh eucalyptus, optional

For the Cocktail:

1 1/2 ounces (50 milliliters) gin
3/4 ounce (25 milliliters) eucalyptus syrup
1/2 ounce (12.5 milliliters) freshly squeezed lime juice
3 drops egg white
Eucalyptus leaf, for garnish

Make the Eucalyptus Syrup

Gather the syrup ingredients.

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In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil and stir in the sugar until it's completely dissolved.

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Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 minute. Add the eucalyptus leaves and liquidize.

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Pour the syrup into a bowl and cover for 15 minutes. Once cool, the syrup can be stored in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator for about two weeks.

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Make the Eucalyptus Martini

Gather the cocktail ingredients.

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In a cocktail shaker, pour the gin, eucalyptus syrup, lime juice, and egg white. Fill with ice.

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Shake well.

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Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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Garnish with a floating eucalyptus leaf. Serve and enjoy.

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Raw Egg Warning

Consuming raw and lightly cooked eggs poses a risk for foodborne illness.

Tips

Marques recommends two different gins for this martini: Tanqueray 10 and Martin Miller's Gin. Either is a great choice, and if you want to go with something else, try to keep within the dry gin style for the best taste.
Fresh lime juice is going to be the best option for this cocktail. The average lime yields between 1/2 ounce and 1 ounce of juice; you can easily get away with squeezing a whole lime into the shaker.

How Strong Is a Eucalyptus Martini?

This is one of the lightest gin martinis you can mix up, but it still has plenty of flavor and punch. When made with an 80-proof gin, you can expect the alcohol content to be around 17 percent ABV (34 proof), or nearly half the strength of the classic martini.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
683	Calories
0g	Fat
151g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	683
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 12mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 151g	55%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 150g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 5mg	24%
Calcium 7mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 32mg	1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.