Means of Preservation

2 oz Gin, Beefeater
1⁄2 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1⁄2 oz Dry vermouth, Dolin
2 ds Celery bitters
1 twst Grapefruit peel
Instructions

Stir with ice and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a grapefruit twist.

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Created by
John Gertsen, Drink
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authentic recipe
Reference

http://cocktailvirgin.blogspot.com/2009/07/means-of-preservation.html

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  • Light on the elderflower and heavy on the vermouth, very tasty
  • I might overbalance the Dolin vs. the St-Germain
  • Interesting sweetness + bite. For when a martini just seems too dry.
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Comments

Great recipe! Grapefruit twist is ideal but I made one with lemon too and that worked.

I make another drink that has an identical build but uses Cointreau (in place of Elderflower) and absinthe (in place of celery bitters) with an orange twist. I've heard it called a Foghorn, but there's a better known drink by that name as well. Reccomend checking that out if you like this!