Citrus Elixir

This refreshing and citrusy cocktail, the Citrus Elixir, combines the zesty flavors of grapefruit and lemon with the botanical notes of gin and the bittersweet complexity of Amaro Montenegro. The addition of egg white gives it a creamy texture, and a hint of Angostura bitters adds depth to this delightful libation.

Citrus Elixir

A refreshing and citrusy cocktail with gin, Amaro Montenegro, lemon, grapefruit, and a touch of Angostura bitters, topped with a grapefruit twist.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz gin (preferably Dorothy Parker)
  • 1/2 oz Amaro Montenegro
  • 3/4 oz lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz grapefruit oleo saccharum (see Editor's Note)
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
  2. Shake the mixture without ice (dry shake).
  3. Add ice to the shaker and shake until well chilled.
  4. Strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
  5. Garnish with a twist of grapefruit.