Ingredients
Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Chill a coupe glass
Shake all ingredients hard with ice
Double strain into the chilled coupe
Express a lemon peel over the top and drop in
Glassware
Served up in a chilled coupe
Garnish
Express oils and drop in
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Use quality orgeat; cheap syrups can overwhelm
Shake hard for a fine texture and proper dilution
History & Heritage
“Printed by David Embury in 1948 and likely circulating earlier, the Army & Navy refines the gin sour with orgeat and bitters—an elegant bridge between classic sours and tiki pantry ingredients.”
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