Mile High Club Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Prepare glass

   Chill a coupe or martini glass by filling it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail. Let sit 2–3 minutes, then discard the ice water and set the glass aside inverted to keep cool.

2. 2

   Dry shake (emulsify)

   Add gin, aged rum, elderflower liqueur, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white, and orange bitters to a cocktail shaker. Do not add ice. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds to emulsify the egg white and build a foamy texture.

3. 3

   Wet shake (chill and dilute)

   Open the shaker and add 6 ice cubes. Seal and shake hard for 12–15 seconds until the exterior of the shaker is frosty and the mixture is well chilled. This step chills and dilutes the cocktail to proper balance.

4. 4

   Double strain into glass

   Use both the shaker’s built-in strainer and a fine-mesh strainer to pour the cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass. Double-straining removes ice shards and creates a smooth, silky texture.

5. 5

   Garnish and finish

   Express a lemon twist over the surface to release oils, then wipe the rim with the twist and drop it into the drink. Optionally grate a small dusting of nutmeg over the foam for aroma. Serve immediately.