Lobby Bar Recipe

Chill glass

Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for at least 5 minutes, or fill it with ice and cold water while you assemble the cocktail to ensure it is well chilled.

Prepare citrus

Roll the lemon on the counter firmly with your palm to release juices, then cut and squeeze enough to measure 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice. Set aside a lemon peel for garnish.

Combine ingredients

In a cocktail shaker add 2 oz gin, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, 0.5 oz orange liqueur, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.25 oz simple syrup and 2 dashes of orange bitters.

Add ice

Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with large ice cubes to properly chill and dilute the cocktail.

Shake

Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is very cold and a small frost forms. This ensures proper dilution and a silky texture.

Strain

Discard the ice/water from the chilled glass if used. Double-strain the mixture into the chilled coupe or martini glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to catch small ice shards and pulp.

Garnish

Express the lemon peel over the drink by holding it over the glass skin-side down and giving it a firm twist to spray oils across the surface, then rub the peel on the glass rim and drop it into the cocktail as garnish.

Serve

Serve immediately while cold. Offer a small water on the side if desired.