Hop Drop A Roll Recipe

Craft

1. 1

   Prepare glass

   Select a chilled highball or Collins glass. Add one large ice cube or sphere to the glass to keep the beer from going flat too quickly and to keep the drink cold without excessive dilution.

2. 2

   Build the sour base

   In a cocktail shaker, add 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 1.25 oz dry gin, and 2 dashes aromatic bitters. Fill the shaker with ice (enough to reach about 3/4 full).

3. 3

   Shake

   Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds — just long enough to chill and lightly dilute the sour base.

4. 4

   Strain into glass

   Strain the shaken mixture over the large ice cube in the prepared glass, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top for the beer.

5. 5

   Top with beer

   Gently pour 3 oz of a cold, citrus-forward IPA down the side of the glass so it layers lightly over the sour base. Pour slowly to preserve carbonation and create a slight foam head. The IPA adds hop character and a floral/citrus brightness that complements the lime-gin base.

6. 6

   Finish and garnish

   Give the drink one gentle stir with a bar spoon (1–2 turns) to marry the layers without flattening the beer too much. Garnish with a mint sprig slapped between your palms to release aroma and a lime wheel on the rim.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve immediately with a straw or without, encouraging the drinker to sip through the foam to experience the hop aroma first and the bright sour base beneath.