Twentieth Century

Named for the famous Chicago–New York express train, this cocktail pairs gin with Lillet Blanc, white crème de cacao, and lemon in a combination that sounds unlikely but delivers a bright, sophisticated floral-citrus sour with a hidden chocolate whisper. A British Railways menu find from 1937.

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 ozGin
  • 0.75 ozLillet Blanc
  • 0.5 ozCrème de Cacao
  • 0.75 ozLemon Juice

Preparation

shaken · coupe · none

  1. 1.

    add

    Combine gin, Lillet Blanc, crème de cacao, and lemon juice 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
45%
herbal
31%
dilution
27%
floral
25%
sour
21%
fruity
19%
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