Petite Petit / Lodi, Ca Recipe

Chill glass

Place the coupe or Nick & Nora glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes or fill with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to ensure it's well chilled.

Combine base spirits and modifiers

In a mixing glass or shaker, add the gin, port, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters. Add 3 large ice cubes.

Stir to chill and dilute

Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture briskly for 20–30 seconds (about 20–30 full rotations) until well chilled and slightly diluted. If you prefer a slightly more aerated texture, give a few extra slow, controlled spins.

Prepare wine pour

Discard ice or water from the chilled serving glass. Carefully measure 3 oz of chilled Petite Sirah and set aside near your work station.

Double-strain and build

Using a strainer, pour the stirred spirit mixture into the chilled glass. Then slowly top with the measured Petite Sirah so the wine layers slightly and integrates gently with the gin/port mix. Pour slowly down the side of the glass to preserve a delicate top layer.

Garnish

Express the oils of the orange peel over the drink by holding it over the glass and giving a quick twist, then run the peel around the rim and drop it into the drink as garnish.

Serve immediately while chilled. Sip and enjoy the interplay of Petite Sirah fruit, gin botanicals, and port sweetness balanced by lemon and bitters.

After serving, rinse and dry glassware and tools. If preparing multiple servings, scale ingredients proportionally and stir in a larger mixing vessel before topping each glass with Petite Sirah.