<p>The love for orange juice in cocktails is not strictly a modern trend. But when a hefty margin of orange juice and Lillet Blanc is blended and finished with a mellow dosage of gin, it adds a bit of depth and sophistication to elevate the drink. This gin Martini showcases the juice equally with Lillet Blanc, adding orange bitters for a nice accent. </p>.<p>The Abbey Cocktail makes an excellent brunch cocktail that gives gin a lively kiss of orange. This recipe comes from Harry Craddock’s <span class="italic">The Savoy Cocktail Book</span>, which was published in 1930. It’s a beautiful gin Martini with Lillet Blanc (a sweeter variant of the white-wine-based version with reduced quinine flavouring) and orange juice. Lillet Blanc is a fortified wine that’s famously called for in James Bond’s Vesper Martini. Similar to dry vermouth, it has a sweet orange note that’s ideal for this cocktail. Since this drink relies on the orange juice, fresh is best.</p>.<p>The average orange yields 2 to 3 ounces of juice, so squeezing one fruit will be enough for a few cocktails. The orange bitters set it off perfectly, leaving you with a lovely old-fashioned cocktail that is satisfying and an absolute delight to drink. </p>.<p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p>.<p>1 1/2 ounces gin</p>.<p>3/4 ounce<br />Lillet Blanc</p>.<p>3/4 ounce orange juice</p>.<p>2 dashes orange bitters</p>.<p><strong>Method</strong></p>.<p>Gather the ingredients. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes, pour the gin, orange juice, and orange bitters. Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Serve and enjoy!</p>
<p>The love for orange juice in cocktails is not strictly a modern trend. But when a hefty margin of orange juice and Lillet Blanc is blended and finished with a mellow dosage of gin, it adds a bit of depth and sophistication to elevate the drink. This gin Martini showcases the juice equally with Lillet Blanc, adding orange bitters for a nice accent. </p>.<p>The Abbey Cocktail makes an excellent brunch cocktail that gives gin a lively kiss of orange. This recipe comes from Harry Craddock’s <span class="italic">The Savoy Cocktail Book</span>, which was published in 1930. It’s a beautiful gin Martini with Lillet Blanc (a sweeter variant of the white-wine-based version with reduced quinine flavouring) and orange juice. Lillet Blanc is a fortified wine that’s famously called for in James Bond’s Vesper Martini. Similar to dry vermouth, it has a sweet orange note that’s ideal for this cocktail. Since this drink relies on the orange juice, fresh is best.</p>.<p>The average orange yields 2 to 3 ounces of juice, so squeezing one fruit will be enough for a few cocktails. The orange bitters set it off perfectly, leaving you with a lovely old-fashioned cocktail that is satisfying and an absolute delight to drink. </p>.<p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p>.<p>1 1/2 ounces gin</p>.<p>3/4 ounce<br />Lillet Blanc</p>.<p>3/4 ounce orange juice</p>.<p>2 dashes orange bitters</p>.<p><strong>Method</strong></p>.<p>Gather the ingredients. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes, pour the gin, orange juice, and orange bitters. Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Serve and enjoy!</p>
