Sep 07 2026

Pedras Recipe

Time12m
Serves1

Make Pedras Recipe in just 12m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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For each Pedra cocktail (makes 1)

Method

Prepare and assemble

  1. 1

    Chill glass

    Place the rocks glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice and cold water while you prepare the drink to ensure it is well chilled.

  2. 2

    Juice and prep garnish

    If not already done, squeeze fresh lemon juice and strain to remove pulp. Cut a lemon twist (wide enough to express oils) and set aside.

  3. 3

    Build the cocktail

    In a mixing glass or shaker filled with plenty of ice, pour in the gin (2 oz), dry vermouth (0.5 oz), fresh lemon juice (0.5 oz), simple syrup (0.25 oz) and add 2 dashes of orange bitters. Stir vigorously for 20–30 seconds until the outside of the mixing glass is very cold and the mixture is well diluted and slightly diluted (about 20–25% dilution by temperature and timing).

  4. 4

    Prepare glass and ice

    Discard the chilling ice/water from the rocks glass. Drop in 1 or 2 large clear ice cubes to fill most of the glass.

  5. 5

    Strain and finish

    Double-strain the mixed cocktail over the large ice cubes in the chilled rocks glass using a Hawthorne and fine strainer (or just a Hawthorne if you don't have a fine one) so the drink is clear of small chips or pulp.

  6. 6

    Garnish and serve

    Express the lemon twist over the surface of the drink to release oils, rub the peel around the glass rim if desired, then drop the twist into the drink as garnish. Serve immediately.

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