Poet's Dream
CLASSIC · LONDON DRY GIN

Poet's Dream

The classic Poet's Dream is an equal-parts build, but nudging the Bénédictine below the gin and vermouth prevents the liqueur from dominating - a small tweak that keeps the gin's botanicals firmly in the driver's seat.

Ingredients
London Dry Gin30 ml
Bénédictine22.5 ml
Dry Vermouth30 ml
Lemon Zest Twist
Glassware
Coupe glass
Chilled.
Method
  1. 1

    Add London Dry Gin, Bénédictine, and dry vermouth into a mixing glass.

  2. 2

    Fill with ice and stir for approximately 30 seconds until well chilled and properly diluted.

  3. 3

    Fine strain into a chilled coupe glass.

  4. 4

    Express a lemon zest twist over the surface of the drink to release its oils, then place it on the rim or float it on top as garnish.

From the Bartender

The classic Poet's Dream is an equal-parts build, but nudging the Bénédictine below the gin and vermouth prevents the liqueur from dominating - a small tweak that keeps the gin's botanicals firmly in the driver's seat.

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