Leap Year Elixir

This classic cocktail, adapted from the Savoy Cocktail book, is a refreshing blend of gin, dry curacao, lemon juice, dry vermouth, and a hint of sugar. It's a citrusy, well-balanced drink that's perfect for toasting to leap year or any special occasion.

Leap Year Elixir

A citrusy and well-balanced cocktail with gin, dry curacao, lemon juice, dry vermouth, and a hint of sugar.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1/2 oz dry curacao
  • 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 oz dry vermouth
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Strain the mixture into a coupe glass.
  4. Express lemon peel over the glass and drop in for garnish.