Second Squadron
Description
Gin, Elderflower liqueur, Crème Yvette, Grapefruit peel, Lemon juice, Grapefruit juice
Ingredients
| 1 1⁄2 | oz | Gin |
| 3⁄4 | oz | Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain |
| 1⁄2 | oz | Lemon juice |
| 1⁄4 | oz | Grapefruit juice |
| 1⁄4 | oz | Crème Yvette |
| 1 | Grapefruit peel |
Instructions
Shake, strain, coupe. Express peel over drink.
Notes
Haven't tried this yet, but it seems like some Campari would be good in here.
Cocktail summary
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Year | 2011 |
| Created by | Eric Hay, Merchant, Madison Wisconsin |
| Reference | http://www.imbibemagazine.com/Second-Squadron-Recipe |
| Posted by | christina in tacoma on 09/23/2011 |
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Comments
I made this as written and it was quite good, very grapefruit-forward. Like a (much) improved Sea Breeze.... I liked it even better adjusting the proportions slightly to .3 oz each of the liqueurs and juices, with .3oz Campari added.