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.

GlassCoupe
GarnishNone
ABV22%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorcitrus, orgeat, historic, nutty

Ingredients

  • Gin2 oz
  • Fresh Lemon Juice0.75 oz
  • Orgeat Syrup0.5 oz
  • Lemon Peel1 twist

Method

  1. Add gin, lemon juice, and orgeat to shaker with ice
  2. Shake hard
  3. Double strain into chilled coupe
  4. 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.