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London Calling cocktail in a coupe glass with a vibrant grapefruit zest twist and potent Navy Strength gin notes.

London Calling Cocktail Recipe

Rebecca Blumer
A modern classic from London's Milk & Honey, this sophisticated gin sour balances Fino sherry, citrus, and a subtle saline touch for a crisp, dry aperitif.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Aperitif, Drink
Cuisine Cocktail, Modern British
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 165 kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Coupe glass
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Jigger

Ingredients
 

  • 50 ml London Dry Gin
  • 15 ml Fino Sherry
  • 15 ml freshly squeezed Lemon juice
  • 15 ml rich Sugar syrup (2:1 ratio)
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • 1 Grapefruit zest twist

Instructions
 

Chill and Set Up

  • Chill a coupe glass in the freezer or by filling it with ice and cold water.
  • Prepare a wide strip of grapefruit zest, ensuring minimal white pith is included.

Build the Shaker

  • Combine the gin, Fino sherry, lemon juice, sugar syrup, orange bitters, and exactly 2 drops of 20% saline solution in a cocktail shaker.

Shake, Strain, Perfume

  • Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until the tin is extremely cold.
  • Fine strain the mixture into your chilled coupe glass to remove any ice shards.
  • Express the grapefruit oils over the drink and drop the twist into the glass.

Notes

Pro Tip: Use a 57% ABV Navy Strength Gin for a more aromatic and botanical-forward result.
Storage Tip: Keep Fino sherry tightly corked in the refrigerator and use within a few days of opening to maintain its crisp, nutty flavor.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 8gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 7gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mg
Keyword Fino Sherry, Gin Cocktail, London Calling
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