Army and Navy
A patriotic classic from the golden age of cocktails — gin with orgeat and lemon creates a nutty, bright, refreshing drink with military origins. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 0.8 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 0.8 oz Orgeat syrup
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with almond or hazelnut-crusted dishes and mild cheeses; the orgeat's nutty sweetness and bright citrus complement creamy, delicate flavor profiles beautifully.
Instructions
1
Add gin, lemon juice, orgeat, and bitters to a shaker with ice
2
Shake vigorously for 12 seconds
3
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
4
Garnish with a lemon twist
Tips
This cocktail celebrates the annual Army-Navy football rivalry game Orgeat's almond sweetness pairs beautifully with gin's juniper and citrus notes Use Small Hand Foods or Liber and Co orgeat for the best results