The Beefeater Coupe
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.75 fl oz Honey water (3 honey to 1 water)
- 1.00 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Pour all ingredients into shaker
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Shake vigorously
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Fine strain into chilled coupe glass
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Express lime zest twist over drink and drop into glass
Cocktail Description
The Beefeater Coupe turns three humble ingredients into a gin lover's dream that's crisp, bright, and impossibly refreshing.
This straightforward cocktail balances the juniper-forward character of Beefeater London Dry with the floral sweetness of honey water and the zingy acidity of fresh lime juice. The drink lands somewhere between a Gimlet and a Bee's Knees, delivering botanical complexity up front while honey rounds out the sharpness and adds a silky texture. It's surprisingly easy to make—just shake and strain—though you'll want to prepare your honey water ahead of time by mixing three parts honey with one part warm water until fully dissolved. The lime zest twist adds a fragrant pop of citrus oil that makes each sip feel a bit fancy. This coupe is perfect for late afternoon sipping on a warm day or as a pre-dinner drink that won't weigh you down. Pair it with light appetizers like smoked salmon, fresh oysters, or goat cheese crostini—anything that won't compete with the gin's herbal notes or the honey's gentle sweetness.
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