Steinhart Recipe

Chill glass

Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill while you build the cocktail.

Combine ingredients

In a mixing glass or cocktail shaker, add 2 oz gin, 0.5 oz dry vermouth, 0.25 oz Becherovka (or herbal liqueur), 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.25 oz simple syrup and 2 dashes orange bitters.

Add ice and stir

Fill the mixing glass with 1 cup of ice. Stir gently and consistently for about 20–30 seconds (15–20 full rotations) until well chilled and slightly diluted. If using a shaker, shake hard for 10–12 seconds then strain into a chilled glass — stirring is preferred for clarity.

Strain

Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer (or a Julep strainer plus fine sieve) to remove small ice shards and botanical bits.

Express the oils from one lemon twist over the drink by holding the twist about 3–4 inches above the surface and giving it a quick squeeze so the oils spray onto the cocktail. Run the twist around the rim and drop it into the drink.

Optionally, gently slap the rosemary sprig between your palms to release aromatics and place it on the rim or laid across the coupe as a fragrant garnish. Serve immediately.