Lemon Lily Pad Recipe

Time12m

Serves1

New Amsterdam Gin, St. Germain, triple sec, Agave Nectar, lemon juice

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Ingredients

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1
Chill glass
Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes, or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to chill it.
2
Combine ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 1 cup of ice. Pour in 2 oz New Amsterdam Gin, 0.75 oz St. Germain, 0.5 oz triple sec, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 tsp agave nectar.
3
Shake
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–18 seconds until the exterior of the shaker is frosty and the mixture is well chilled and slightly diluted.
4
Prepare serving glass
If you chilled the glass with ice water, dump the water and add 4 ice cubes to the glass if you prefer the drink on the rocks; otherwise, strain into the chilled coupe or martini glass for a neat cocktail.
5
Strain
Using a Hawthorne or fine strainer, double-strain the cocktail into the prepared glass to remove ice shards and any pulp from the lemon juice.

6
Float a thin lemon wheel or half-moon on the surface of the cocktail. If desired, add a small edible flower atop the lemon or a mint sprig alongside it for aroma. Serve immediately.