Penny Whistle Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Prepare glass

   Chill a coupe or martini glass by placing it in the freezer for a few minutes or filling with ice water while you make the drink.

2. 2

   Measure and combine

   Add 2 oz gin, 0.75 oz Cappelletti, 0.5 oz St. Germain, and 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice into a cocktail shaker. If you prefer a slightly sweeter profile, add 0.25 oz simple syrup.

3. 3

   Add ice and shake

   Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup). Seal and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is very cold and well chilled.

4. 4

   Strain

   Dump the ice or water from the chilled glass. Double-strain the mixture into the chilled coupe or martini glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove small ice chips and pulp for a clean texture.

5. 5

   Finish and garnish

   If desired, add 1 dash of bitters on top to add aromatic depth. Express the oils of a lemon twist over the drink and either drop the twist in or rest a thin lemon wheel on the rim as garnish.

6. 6

   Serve

   Serve immediately while cold. The cocktail yields a balanced floral-citrus-aperitivo profile; taste and, if necessary, adjust future batches by adding 0.25–0.5 oz simple syrup for more sweetness or a splash more Cappelletti for bitterness.