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Nevins Cocktail
The Nevins is a refreshing sour, served "up" in a Martini glass and finished with an extra kick of lemon zest. The bitters add a smoky aftertaste.
Mix
1.5 shots of Bourbon
0.5 shots of Apricot Brandy
0.5 shots of Grapefruit Juice
0.25 shots of Lemon Juice
1 dash of Old Fashioned Bitters
Shake
Add all the ingredients to the mixing tin, add lots of ice, shake thoroughly and strain.
Pour
Serve in a Martini glass and garnish with a lemon zest twist.
Ingredient Profile
An orange glow from the Nevin's cocktail.
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Fill a Martini glass with ice and water to chill it while mixing the cocktail.
Measure 0.5 shots of Apricot Brandy and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.5 shots of Grapefruit Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Measure 0.25 shots of Lemon Juice and add to the mixing tin.
Add 1 dashes of Old Fashioned Bitters to the mixing tin.
Add lots of ice to the mixing tin.
Shake the drink well until condensation forms on the outside of the mixing tin.
Discard the ice and water in the glass.
Strain the contents of the mixing tin into the glass.
Taste the cocktail and if necessary adjust the balance with a touch of extra sugar or citrus juice.
Garnish the cocktail with a lemon zest twist.