Red Lion Cocktail
Ingredients
1 1/4 oz. London Dry Gin
1 oz. Wood Aged Orange Liqueur (like Grand Marnier)
1 oz. Fresh lemon juice
1 oz. Fresh orange juice
1 dash of orange bitters
Source
Classic, BevX version
Red Lion Cocktail
The Red Lion is a great old cocktail hails from London and was first seen in print (we think) in the Café Royal Cocktail Book, 1937. We love its simplicity, its balance, and its drinkability.
This is a great cocktail to call for in any bar as most any bar worthy of being open will have the ingredients and can make this for you on the spot. The orange bitters is optional but we like the little tart accent it provides.
Method
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with a scoopful of ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. No garnish is required but an orange slice would be welcomed.