Army & Navy

A gin sour built on orgeat's almond sweetness and bright lemon, the Army & Navy predates the modern cocktail revival and rewards those who rediscover it with a creamy, nutty richness that elevates the classic sour formula. Bitters add just enough backbone.

ClassicNutty

Ingredients

  • 2 ozGin
  • 0.75 ozOrgeat
  • 0.75 ozLemon Juice
  • 1 dashAngostura Bitters

Preparation

shaken · coupe · none

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine gin, orgeat, lemon juice, and bitters in a shaker with ice.

  2. 2.

    shake

    Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds.

  3. 3.

    strain

    Double-strain into a chilled coupe.

Flavor Profile

citrus
44%
herbal
33%
floral
28%
dilution
27%
sour
20%
spiced
17%
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