Bombay Sapphire Recipe

Chill glass

Place a highball or Collins glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes, or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to make sure the finished drink stays cold.

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.

Pour 2 oz Bombay Sapphire gin, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup into the shaker.

Cap the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the outside of the shaker is well chilled (this dilutes and integrates the ingredients).

Discard the ice or water from the chilled glass and fill the glass about three-quarters full with fresh ice.

Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice using a Hawthorne or julep strainer to keep out shards.

If you prefer a longer, lighter drink, gently top with 1 oz club soda and stir once lightly with a bar spoon to combine (do not over-stir).

Garnish with a lime wheel or lime twist perched on the rim. Optionally tuck a small mint sprig between the lime and rim and give the mint a gentle clap between your palms to release aroma before placing it.

Serve immediately with a straw or without, and provide a small stirrer if soda was added. Enjoy responsibly.