Distillery No. 209 Recipe

Chill glass

Place a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass in the freezer for a few minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail. Empty the glass just before straining.

Optional orange rinse

If using an orange rinse, pour about 1/4 tsp of orange liqueur (or a few drops of cured orange oil) into the chilled glass, swirl to coat the inside, then discard any excess. This step adds a subtle orange aroma without changing balance.

Build and stir

Fill a mixing glass with the large ice cubes. Add 2 oz gin, 1/2 oz dry vermouth, and 2 dashes orange bitters. Stir gently for 20–30 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted (aim for ~20–25% dilution by volume — ice should make the outside of the mixing glass cold and slightly frosty).

Strain

Double-strain (use a julep or Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh if desired) into the pre-chilled serving glass, leaving the stirring ice behind in the mixing glass.

Garnish and serve

Express the lemon twist over the drink by pinching it with the outer peel facing the cocktail to release oils, then run the rim of the glass with the peel and drop it into the cocktail. Serve immediately.