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Stirred · Coupe

Harry Craddock, The Savoy, London (1928)

Leap Year cocktail recipe

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What goes in it

Method · Stirred

  1. 1Stir everything over ice until very cold.
  2. 2Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and finish with a lemon twist.
Glass
Coupe
Ice
Up
Garnish
Lemon twist

Prep ahead

Fresh juice

Lemon Juice

Yield
About 1.5 oz per lemon
Keeps
2 days
Storage
Refrigerated

Ingredients

  • Fresh lemons

Method

  1. 1Juice in small batches. Strain out seeds and pulp. Store in the refrigerator.

About the Leap Year

Leap Year is a cocktail made with london dry gin, orange liqueur and sweet vermouth, created by Harry Craddock at The Savoy in 1928.

GinStirredCitrusBoozyOrange LiqueurVermouth

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