Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
Who cares what is in this cocktail? The name sold me when I read it in Harry Craddock's The Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). This is one of many variations.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 1
Ingredients
1
ounce gin
1
/2 ounce Cointreau
1
/2 ounce Lillet Blonde
3
/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
Dash Absinthe
Garnish: orange or lemon twist (optional)
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Preparation
Combine gin, Cointreau, Lillet, lemon juice, and absinthe in a cocktail shaker. Shake with ice until well chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with twist if desired.