The Chelsea Recipe
Classic cocktail with gin, vermouth and a twist of lemon.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients: gin, dry vermouth, fresh lemon juice, a lemon for twisting, and ice cubes.
- 2
Chill the Glass
Fill a cocktail glass with ice water and let it chill for a few minutes while preparing the cocktail.
- 3
Mix the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of dry vermouth, and 0.5 oz of fresh lemon juice.
- 4
Add Ice
Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the shaker.
- 5
Shake
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- 6
Strain into Glass
Empty the chilled cocktail glass of ice water, then strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass.
- 7
Garnish
Twist a piece of lemon peel over the cocktail to release the oils, and then drop it in as a garnish.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your classic Chelsea cocktail!