Lakeview Sour

Damson gin liqueur, falernum and aromatic bitters form a concentrated three-part base for lemon. The bitters are measured in milliliters here, giving them a structural role rather than using them as a dash-sized seasoning.

Opaque reddish-brown Lakeview Sour in a small coupe with lemon twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 20 ml Averell Damson Gin liqueur
  • 20 ml Falernum liqueur
  • 20 ml Angostura aromatic bitters
  • 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Measure Averell Damson Gin liqueur, falernum liqueur, aromatic bitters and lemon juice 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.