Matanzas Creek, Sonoma Recipe

Prepare cocktail

Chill a coupe or martini glass by filling it with ice and water; set aside while you mix the drink.

Combine ingredients

In a shaker, add 2 oz gin, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, 0.5 oz St. Germain, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.25 oz green Chartreuse, 0.25 oz simple syrup and 2 dashes orange bitters.

Add ice and shake

Fill the shaker with ice (enough to nearly fill) and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.

Strain

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

Express the oils of a lemon twist over the surface of the cocktail by holding the twist skin-side down about 2–3 inches above the drink and giving it a quick squeeze, then rub the rim with the twist and drop it into the glass.

If using, float an edible flower gently on the surface for an aromatic, attractive finish. Serve immediately.