Fitzgerald
The recipe for a Fitzgerald. A simple yet elegant Gin Sour that gains a spicy depth from the addition of Angostura bitters.
Strengthmedium
GlassCoupe
BaseGin
GarnishLemon peel
Prep Time5 mins
CuisineAmerican
Description
The Fitzgerald is a modern classic created by the legendary bartender Dale DeGroff. It is essentially a classic Gin Sour that gets a decisive twist from the addition of a few dashes of Angostura bitters. The bitters give the otherwise simple drink a wonderful aromatic complexity and a spicy depth that harmonizes perfectly with the juniper notes of the gin and the acidity of the lemon. The Fitzgerald is proof of how a small change can turn a good drink into a great one.
Preparation
- Pre-chill a coupe glass with ice.
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously until the shaker is ice-cold.
- Strain the contents through a fine sieve into the chilled glass.
- Express a lemon peel over the drink and add it as a garnish.
