Aquitania
Hayman’s London Dry Gin, Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot Liqueur and Lime juice form the base of Aquitania. The drink is shaken and served in a coupe glass.
Active preparation: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 60 ml Hayman’s London Dry Gin
- 15 ml Rothman & Winter Orchard Apricot Liqueur
- 15 ml Lime juice
- 7.5 ml Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
- 1 piece lemon peel
Prepare ahead
Each component makes the stated batch. Measure the finished component into each drink.
Simple syrup (1:1 sugar to water by weight)
Active preparation: 5 minutes; total time: 25 minutes. Batch shown; final yield is not specified; measure 7.5 ml for one drink.
- 100 g White sugar
- 100 g Water
- Combine the weighed sugar and water in a clean saucepan. Warm gently and stir until the sugar dissolves; do not boil down.
- Cool fully, transfer to a clean covered container and refrigerate. Prepare a small fresh batch; discard if spoiled and follow ingredient storage guidance.
Ratio basis is by weight, an editorial specification where the source gives no basis. Recipe assembly time assumes this common syrup is ready.
Instructions
- Measure the mixing ingredients into a shaker. Keep garnishes, any glass rinse, sparkling toppings and side serves separate.
- Add ice and shake firmly for 10–15 seconds until the shaker feels cold.
- Fine-strain into the coupe glass.
- Finish with lemon peel.