Lucien Gaudin

Gin, orange liqueur, red bitter aperitivo and vermouth create a clear stirred drink with a firm citrus accent. This published version uses sweet vermouth, giving a different balance from versions made with dry vermouth.

Clear red-orange Lucien Gaudin in a coupe with orange twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml London dry gin
  • 15 ml Cointreau
  • 15 ml Sweet red vermouth
  • 15 ml Campari
  • 1 piece Orange peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour gin, Cointreau, sweet vermouth and Campari 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. Finish with an orange twist and serve promptly.