Army and Navy

Almond orgeat supplies the sweetness and body in this gin sour, with lemon and one dash of aromatic bitters completing the formula. Fine straining gives a smooth presentation without loose citrus pulp.

Pale opaque cream-yellow Army and Navy in a coupe with lemon twist and no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 15 ml Almond orgeat syrup, non-alcoholic
  • 45 ml London dry gin
  • 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters
  • 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Measure almond orgeat, gin, lemon juice and aromatic bitters into a shaker and add cubed ice.
  2. Seal the shaker and shake briskly until thoroughly cold, about 10–12 seconds.
  3. Fine-strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Finish with a lemon twist and serve promptly.