That Sneaky Tzatziki

I don't  have a lot to say about this one. I was leafing through The Flavor Bible and my eye landed on on this combination: "Dill, Yoghurt, Cucumber". And of course those things go together. Who here hasn't enjoyed tzatziki sauce on a gyro?

That Sneaky Tzatziki

1.5 oz Gin (Tanqueray Rangpur)

1 oz Cucumber Juice

.5 oz Lime Juice

.5 oz Simple Syrup

3 Heaping barspoons of Greek Yoghurt

4 Dill Sprigs, Muddled

Shake over ice and double-strain into a coupe. Garnish with a sprig of dill.

Absent garlic and other savory elements, this did, in fact, taste like a tzatziki sauce. It was good, especially paired with seafood, which we were eating at the time. The herbal notes in the gin are a natural fit for cucumber and dill. It's so obvious it's almost academic. I found it to be light and refreshing; the yoghurt was not too heavy on a summer night.

Cheers.