The London Frost
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Add ice to cocktail shaker
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Add all ingredients to shaker
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Shake vigorously
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Fine strain into chilled martini glass
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Express lemon zest twist over drink and drop into glass
Cocktail Description
This elegant riff on the classic Martini adds a whisper of sweetness that softens gin's botanical bite while keeping things crisp and sophisticated.
The London Frost balances Beefeater's juniper-forward character with Noilly Prat's herbaceous vermouth notes, while Giffard's sugar cane syrup rounds out the edges without turning things cloying. You'll get that familiar gin-and-vermouth backbone with a silky texture that makes each sip go down dangerously smooth. The lemon zest adds a bright, aromatic flourish that lifts the whole drink. This is a solid choice for pre-dinner drinks or any time you want something refined but approachable—it works beautifully at cocktail parties or quiet evenings at home. Making it is straightforward: a quick shake, a fine strain, and you're done in under two minutes. Pair it with oysters, smoked salmon, or aged cheeses to complement the gin's botanicals. The drink's clean finish also makes it a natural match for olives, marcona almonds, or anything briny and savory.
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