Caprice

Dry vermouth and Bénédictine bring contrasting wine and herbal-liqueur components to a gin base. A dash of orange bitters finishes the short stirred formula without requiring fruit juice or a separate sugar syrup.

clear pale golden Caprice in a coupe without ice or garnish.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml London dry gin
  • 15 ml Dry vermouth
  • 15 ml Bénédictine
  • 1 dash Orange bitters

Instructions

  1. Pour gin, dry vermouth, Bénédictine and orange bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.