Gin Daisy
The Daisy is a classic formula: a sour made fizzy with the addition of sparkling water. The Gin Daisy is our favorite of this ancient family; the gin-citrus-sparkle flavor is refreshing and light on a hot day.
Some old recipes call for triple sec, while others call for a fuller-bodied orange curaçao. We prefer curaçao for its richer flavors, but you can use whatever you like. Yet other recipes call for grenadine in place of an orange liqueur; we think those variants leave a lot to be desired when compared to this time-tested recipe.
Lots of different gin styles go well here; we especially like it with Old Tom gin for an authentically vintage experience, but it’s also great with aged or botanical gins.
Ingredients
- 2 parts Gin or Aged gin or Botanical gin or Old Tom gin
- ¾ part Orange curaçao or Triple sec
- ¾ part Lemon juice
- 1 part Sparkling water
Instructions
Shake everything (except the sparkling water) with ice. Strain into an ice-filled tall glass, and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a twist or wheel of lemon.
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