I Dream Of Orange Recipe

Prepare and chill glass

Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes, or fill with ice water while you prepare the cocktail.

Dry shake (if using egg white)

If using egg white for a silky foam, add the egg white to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds without ice. This helps emulsify and build foam.

Combine ingredients

Add the fresh orange juice, vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, simple syrup, orange bitters, and the previously shaken egg white (if used) into the shaker. Add the cup of ice.

Shake

Shake vigorously for 12–18 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and you feel condensation forming. (If you skipped the dry shake, shake with ice for 18–25 seconds to properly chill and dilute.)

Double strain

Discard the ice or ice water from the chilled glass. Using a fine mesh strainer along with the shaker’s strainer, double-strain the cocktail into the chilled glass to remove small ice shards and any egg-white solids for a silky texture.

Add finishing aroma

Express oils from the orange twist over the surface of the drink by holding the twist skin-side down and giving it a firm squeeze, then run the peel around the rim and drop it into the drink. Grate a light dusting (about 1/4 tsp) of fresh orange zest over the foam or surface for extra aroma.

Place the dehydrated orange wheel on the rim or float it gently on the surface for an elegant look (optional). Serve immediately while cold and aromatic.