20th Century

A vintage gin sour with Lillet Blanc, lemon, and a quiet white-chocolate note from crème de cacao.

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A smooth, pale yellow 20th Century cocktail served up in a coupe glass, garnished cleanly with a twisted lemon peel twist against a dim, warm-toned bar background.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Coupe
Ice Shake with ice; serve up
Tools Shaker, strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Gin London Dry works well here.
  • 3/4 oz Lillet Blanc Adds the soft wine-like backbone.
  • 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice Keeps the drink bright.
  • 1/2 oz White crème de cacao Use white if you have it. Dark works, but changes the look.

How to make it

  1. Add gin, Lillet Blanc, lemon juice, and crème de cacao to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake until very cold.
  3. Strain into a coupe.
  4. Serve up.

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