Cloister

Base Spirit

Gin

Flavour Type

Tart, Sweet

Cocktail Type

Modern

A drink with gin, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and orange liqueur.

Origin/History

A citrusy, sweet cocktail blend

Serving Instructions

Shake gin, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and orange liqueur with ice, strain into a glass.

Occassion

Summer, Daytime gatherings

Year of Creation

20th century

Classic/Modern

Modern

Garnishes

Lemon twist

Aroma

Citrus, Sweet

Texture/Consistency

Crisp, Refreshing

Pairings

Brunch dishes, Light salads

Fun Facts

Named for its tranquilrefreshing nature.

Shaking/Stirring Instructions

Shake well with ice

Ingredients

Gin
Grapefruit juice
Lemon juice
Simple syrup
Orange liqueur

Preparation Method

45 ml gin
30 ml grapefruit juice
15 ml lemon juice
10 ml simple syrup
10 ml orange liqueur

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