Diamond in the Rough

Old Tom gin and quinquina wine supply the main measures, with a smaller bitter herbal liqueur adding another botanical component. Orange bitters and grapefruit peel give separate citrus accents to the stirred drink.

clear amber-green Diamond in the Rough in a coupe with grapefruit twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Hayman’s Old Tom Gin
  • 37.5 ml Bonal Gentiane-Quina
  • 7.5 ml Amaro Alta Verde
  • 2 dash Orange bitters
  • 1 piece Grapefruit peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour Old Tom gin, Bonal Gentiane-Quina, Amaro Alta Verde 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.
  4. Express the grapefruit peel over the surface and add it.