At a Glance
Category: Gin Cocktails
Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: Lemon twist
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 oz honey syrup (1:1 honey and water)
Method
Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: Lemon twist
Background & History
A Prohibition-era invention where honey's sweetness helped mask the harsh flavor of poorly made bathtub gin.
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