Separatist's Gambit
A sophisticated gin sour, playing with herbal and citrus notes, featuring the unique botanical complexity of gin, balanced by lemon, Green Chartreuse, and a hint of Maraschino.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London dry gin
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz Green Chartreuse
- 0.25 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.
Glassware: Nick & Nora
Garnish: A delicate lemon twist
History
This cocktail is a refined adaptation of a gin sour, subtly nodding to the intricate balance of a Last Word, but restructured to emphasize the bright, strategic interplay of its herbal and citrus components.