Limey
Ingredients
- 2 oz Absolut Lime Vodka
- 1⁄2 oz Lime juice
- 1⁄2 oz Sugar syrup 'rich'
- 1⁄6 oz Lime cordial
- 3 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters
- 1⁄2 oz Chilled water omit if using wet ice
Method
Glassware:
Serve in a Martini glass
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lime zest twist.
Method:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- Express lime zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Nutrition:
One serving of Limey contains 97 calories
History:
Created by yours truly (Simon Difford) in 2001 and named this drink after the British Naval tradition of mixing lime juice with spirits in an attempt to prevent scurvy. This practice gained British sailors the nickname 'limeys'.
Review:
A rust coloured drink with a delicately sour flavour.
