Far Eastern Gimlet (Gin)

2 oz Gin, Hendrick's
1⁄2 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄2 oz Lemon juice
1 ds Bitters, Angostura
Instructions

Stir, strain, straight up, cocktail glass

History

The original uses vodka, lemon, house-made elderflower cordial, and no bitters.

Cocktail summary
Posted by Dan on
Created by
Merchant Hotel, Belfast, UK, as adapted by Maks Pazuniak
Year
2008
Is of
unknown authenticity
Reference

http://egullet.org/p1597855 http://chanticleersociety.org/filestorage/Media/Merchant%20Hotel%20Bar%…

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  • Need to cut back on the lemon juice. — ★★★
  • A lovely drink with just enough sweetness.
  • Pleasant. — ★★★
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Comments

I didn't see anything in the sources specifying stirring, but I'd think this is something you'd shake.

Lovely and drier than expected. Subbed Death's door and lavender bitters, finished with sprig of lavender as garnish.