The Citrus Cut Recipe

Chill glass

Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes, or fill with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to properly chill the glass.

Combine ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz Castle and Key gin or vodka, 0.5 oz St-Germain, 0.5 oz Lillet Blanc, 0.5 oz Cointreau, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.25 oz simple syrup.

Add ice and shake

Fill the shaker with ice (about 6 medium cubes). Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted.

Double strain and serve

Discard the ice or water from the chilled glass. Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove small ice shards and any pulp.

Express the oils of a lemon twist over the cocktail by holding the twist over the glass and giving it a quick pinch so citrus oils spray onto the surface. Run the twist around the rim if desired, then drop it into the drink.

Optional: add an edible flower or a small sprig of microherbs to the surface for an aromatic, visual touch.

Serve immediately. The Citrus Cut is best enjoyed chilled and consumed within a few minutes so the aromatics remain bright.