Shanghai Clipper Recipe
For the spirited sippers, our tribute to Shanghai, the global powerhouse.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Finish
Method
Cocktail
Chill glass
Place a coupe or chilled cocktail glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water while you prepare the drink.
Measure and combine
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 tablespoons baijiu, 1 tablespoon gin, 1/2 tablespoon dry vermouth, 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon simple syrup, and 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice or aromatic bitters.
Add ice and shake
Fill the shaker three-quarters full with ice (about 1 cup). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and well-chilled.
Garnish & Finish
Express oils and garnish
Hold an orange twist over the drink and firmly pinch it to express oils onto the surface, then rim the glass lightly with the twist and drop it into the cocktail (or discard if you prefer). Float a lime wheel on the surface and optionally tuck a small mint sprig alongside for aroma.
Serve immediately to spirited sippers. The drink should be bright, slightly savory from the baijiu and bitters, with citrus lift from lime and orange.