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London Calling Cocktail

London Calling Cocktail

Crisp, citrus-forward and slightly bitter, this cocktail blends gin, dry vermouth and fresh lemon for a medium-strength, refreshing drink.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1
Cuisine: British
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 oz London Dry Gin Beefeater recommended
  • 0.75 oz Dry Vermouth Dolin recommended
  • 0.5 oz Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
  • 0.25 oz Simple Syrup 1:1 ratio
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Ice: Large clear cube

Equipment

  • Jigger
  • Hawthorne Strainer
  • Bar spoon
  • Mixing Glass

Method
 

  1. Chill a coupe glass in the freezer for 5 minutes.
  2. Combine gin, dry vermouth, lemon juice, simple syrup and orange bitters in a mixing glass.
  3. Fill with ice and stir gently for 20 seconds to chill without aerating.
  4. Strain into the chilled coupe glass.
  5. Garnish with a thin lemon twist, expressing oils over the surface before placing it on the rim.

Notes

  • Stir gently and slowly to preserve clarity while chilling the cocktail perfectly.
  • Glassware: Chilled Coupe