Garnish:
Lemon zest twist
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
| 2 fl oz | Rutte Dry Gin |
| 1/2 fl oz | Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 5/12 fl oz | Giffard Orgeat Syrup |
| 1 dash | Angostura or other aromatic bitters |
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Our comment:
Almond and lemon flavoured gin. Subtle, citrusy and (despite generous orgeat) dry.
History:
This old classic was originally made to an 8:4:4 formula, but in his 1948 The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks David A. Embury's opts for an 8:2:1 formula, describing the original formulation as "horrible". I've ended up with a 24:6:5 formula in the quest for balance and deliciousness. Not nearly as simple but tastier!
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