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French Sherbet Cocktail

June 19th, 2007

Orange juice mixed with dry gin makes this orange-coloured cocktail a great aperitif; the tangy lime brings freshness. To add a touch of bitterness, flame an orange zest to extract its oils before dropping into the glass.

INGREDIENTS:

• 10ml (1/3 oz) Plymouth gin
• 10ml (1/3 oz) Cointreau
• 10ml (1/3 oz) freshly squeezed orange juice
• 10ml (1/3 oz) freshly squeezed lime juice

EQUIPMENT:

• Shaker
• Strainer
• Chilled Martini glass
• Lighter

MIXING METHOD:

Fill the shaker with ice. Pour in all ingredients. Shake, and strain into the glas. Garnish with a twist of orange zest.

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