Libre Recipe

Preparation Directions

1. 1

   Chill the Glass

   Begin by chilling a cocktail glass by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the drink.

2. 2

   Mix the Ingredients

   In a mixing glass, add 2 oz of dry vermouth, 1.5 oz of gin, and 2 dashes of orange bitters.

3. 3

   Add Ice

   Fill the mixing glass with ice cubes (about 1 cup) to ensure the drink is properly chilled.

4. 4

   Stir the Mixture

   Using a bar spoon, stir the mixture gently for about 30 seconds until well chilled and diluted.

5. 5

   Prepare the Glass

   Discard the ice water from the chilled cocktail glass.

6. 6

   Strain the Cocktail

   Using a strainer, pour the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass.

7. 7

   Garnish and Serve

   Garnish the cocktail with a twist of lemon peel by expressing the oils over the drink before placing it in the glass. Serve immediately.