Tanqueray Nº10 Recipe

Prepare glass

Chill a coupe or martini glass by filling it with ice and cold water; set aside while you mix the drink.

Combine ingredients

In a cocktail shaker add 2 oz Tanqueray No. Ten, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.

Add ice and shake

Add the measured ice (about 1 cup) to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the shaker is very cold and condensation forms.

Prepare serving glass

Discard ice and water from the chilled glass. If you prefer, rinse the glass with a tiny splash of cold gin and discard; this adds aroma but is optional.

Double-strain and serve

Double-strain the shaken cocktail into the chilled coupe or martini glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove ice shards and pulp for a clean, silky texture.

Garnish

Express the oils of a grapefruit twist over the drink by holding the twist skin-side down over the glass and giving it a firm pinch; run the twist around the rim and drop it into the drink or place a thin wheel on the surface.

Serve immediately and enjoy. The recipe yields one cocktail.