GIN SOUR—Country Club Style
This elegant variation of the classic gin sour combines the botanical depth of Old Tom Gin with a refreshing duo of fresh citrus juices. The brightness of lime and orange is perfectly mellowed by rich rock candy syrup and a subtle hint of pineapple, creating a smooth, well-balanced cocktail with a delightful texture. Served chilled in a cocktail glass, this Country Club Style drink offers a sophisticated taste of early 20th-century mixology.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ice cubes (Originally 'Lump Ice'. Quantity estimated to fill mixing glass.)
- 1/2 fruit Lime (Juice only. Originally '1/2 Lime Juice' (implies juice of half a lime, approx. 0.5 to 0.75 ounce).)
- 1/2 fruit Orange (Juice only. Originally '1/2 Orange Juice' (implies juice of half an orange, approx. 1.5 to 2 ounces).)
- 2 dashes Pineapple juice
- 1/2 ounce Rock candy syrup (Originally '1/2 pony'. Rock candy syrup is a rich simple syrup (2:1 sugar to water).)
- 1 1/2 ounces Old Tom Gin (Originally '1 jigger'. Old Tom Gin is slightly sweeter than London Dry.)
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Instructions
- 1Use a large mixing glass and fill it with ice cubes.
- 2Add the juice of 1/2 lime, juice of 1/2 orange, 2 dashes of pineapple juice, rock candy syrup, and Old Tom Gin to the mixing glass.
- 3Shake well until thoroughly chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass and serve immediately.
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