The High Ground
A bright, refreshing Gin Sour with a botanical lift that feels as noble as an elegant weapon for a more civilized age.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.75 oz Honey Syrup (3:1)
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well-chilled.
- Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Express the oils from a lemon twist over the top and drop it in.
Glassware: Coupe
Garnish: Lemon twist
History
Based on the classic Bee's Knees family, this spec from Dale DeGroff swaps simple syrup for honey, offering a golden hue and a complex sweetness that stays on the light side of the Force.