Cocktail Recipe
The team at The Silos handcrafts personalized cocktails created by our bartenders, with a menu that evolves each season.
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Ingredients
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Base spirit (choose one)
Citrus & modifier
Seasonal flavor (choose one)
Top & finish
Garnish (seasonal)
Method
Base spirit (choose one)
Measure spirit
Select one base spirit (gin, vodka, or bourbon). Measure 1.5 oz and pour into a cocktail shaker or mixing glass.
Citrus & modifier
Add citrus and sweetener
Add 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice and 0.5 oz fresh lime juice (or adjust to taste) and 0.5 oz simple syrup to the shaker. Fresh juice is recommended for brightness.
Seasonal flavor (choose one)
Prepare seasonal flavor — berries
If using fresh berries or puree: muddle 3–5 small berries (or 0.5 oz puree) gently in the shaker to release juices before adding spirits and citrus. If using berry puree, add it with the citrus and syrup.
Prepare seasonal flavor — herbs
If using herbs (mint, basil, rosemary): clap 4 leaves between your hands to release oils, then add to shaker. For delicate herbs like mint, gently slap; for woody herbs like rosemary, bruise once then add.
Adjust for bourbon
If using bourbon as the base, omit lime juice or reduce lemon to 0.5 oz to keep balance; consider adding 2 dashes Angostura bitters with the citrus and syrup.
Mixing & chilling
Dry shake (if used puree or egg white)
If you used a puree or egg white (optional), dry shake (no ice) vigorously for 10–15 seconds to emulsify.
Shake with ice
Add a large handful of ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch and well diluted.
Strain
Double strain through a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer into your chosen glass (rocks glass for short cocktails, coupe for up or martini-style, highball with ice if topped with soda).
Top & finish
Optional top
If serving long, top with 1 oz club soda or sparkling water. For a spirit-forward short drink, leave un-topped.
Bitters
Add 2 dashes Angostura bitters on top if desired (especially with bourbon base) and lightly stir if you added soda.
Garnish (seasonal)
Garnish and serve
Garnish with a fresh herb sprig and a fruit slice or twist. Express a citrus peel over the drink to release oils then discard or drop into the glass. Serve immediately.