Clairin Communal Recipe

Chill glass

Place a rocks glass or coupe in the freezer for a few minutes, or fill it with ice water while you prepare the cocktail to chill it.

Muddle mint (optional for aroma)

In a shaker, gently clap the mint between your hands to release oils, then add to the shaker and lightly muddle once or twice. Do not over-muddle — you want aroma, not bitterness.

Combine ingredients

Add 2 oz clairin, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz simple syrup, 0.25 oz orange curaçao, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters into the shaker with the muddled mint.

Dry shake (optional)

If you prefer a brighter mint aroma, dry shake (shake without ice) for about 10 seconds to better integrate the mint oils.

Wet shake

Add a large handful of ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled and slightly frosty on the outside of the shaker.

Prepare glass

Discard any ice or water used to chill the glass. Fill the glass with cracked or crushed ice (about 1 cup) if serving on the rocks; for a stirred/strained presentation use fresh ice in the glass or serve neat in a chilled coupe.

Double strain and pour

Using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer, double-strain the cocktail into the prepared glass to remove small mint fragments and ice shards. If serving on the rocks, pour over the crushed ice.

Garnish and finish

Express a lime wheel over the drink to release oils, rub it on the rim if desired, and drop it in or balance it on the rim. Slap and tuck a fresh mint sprig into the drink for aroma. Optionally add one additional dash of Angostura on top.