Army & Navy Recipe

Combine and shake

Add 2 oz gin, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz orgeat syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters into a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup) and if you prefer a slightly sweeter version, add simple syrup to taste (start with 1/4 oz).

Shake

Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the shaker is very cold and the exterior is frosty. This will properly dilute and aerate the orgeat and lemon for a balanced texture.

Strain

Double-strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass (no ice) for a silky texture. If you prefer it on the rocks, pour into a rocks glass over fresh large ice.

Express the oils of a lemon twist over the drink, rub the peel around the rim if desired, and drop it in, or float a thin lemon wheel on top. Optionally add a final single dash of Angostura bitters on the foam/surface for aroma.