Army and Navy
Gin · Coupe
A dry gin sour with almond-scented orgeat and fresh lemon — a pre-war officers' club staple printed in 1937's Old Mr. Boston.
| Glass | Coupe |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 22% |
| Category | prohibition |
| Flavor | citrus, orgeat, historic, nutty |
Ingredients
- Gin2 oz
- Fresh Lemon Juice0.75 oz
- Orgeat Syrup0.5 oz
- Lemon Peel1 twist
Method
- Add gin, lemon juice, and orgeat to shaker with ice
- Shake hard
- Double strain into chilled coupe
- Garnish with lemon peel
Pro Tips
- 1937 Old Mr. Boston — gin + lemon + orgeat. Officers' club classic.
- Orgeat makes or breaks this drink; Giffard or Small Hand Foods are the standard.
- Dry shake + reverse shake for the best texture, even without egg white.