Baron D Recipe

Inspired by June

Time8m

Serves1

Make Baron D Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Gin Base

2 oz London dry gin

1/2 oz dry vermouth

Citrus & Sweet

1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

1/4 oz elderflower liqueur (St-Germain or similar)

1/4 oz simple syrup (1:1)

Aromatic & Finish

2 dashes orange bitters

1/4 tsp absinthe (for rinse)

1 piece lemon twist (garnish)

Ice & Optional

4 pieces large ice cubes

1 oz club soda (optional, for a longer version)

Method

Prep Glass

Rinse

Pour the absinthe into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass, swirl to coat the interior, then discard any excess (or pour back into the bottle). Set the prepared glass aside.

Mix Cocktail

Fill a mixing glass with large ice cubes. Add 2 oz London dry gin, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.25 oz elderflower liqueur, 0.25 oz simple syrup and 2 dashes orange bitters.

Stir the mixture briskly for 20–30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted (about 15–20 rotations). Use firm, smooth strokes to maintain clarity.

Strain the chilled mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into the absinthe-rinsed chilled coupe. If you prefer a slightly longer drink, top gently with 1 oz club soda after pouring and give a single gentle stir.

Garnish & Serve

Express the oils from a lemon twist over the drink by holding the twist over the glass and giving it a quick pinch so the oils spray over the surface. Run the twist around the rim and drop it into the drink as garnish.

Serve immediately while cold. The Baron D balances floral elderflower, bright lemon, and classic gin botanicals with a subtle aniseed note from the absinthe rinse.