Abbey
Gin, Lillet and orange juice with bitters. Soft and brunch-friendly.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 20% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Gin
- 22.5 ml Lillet Blanc
- 22.5 ml Orange juice
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml Lillet Blanc into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Abbey
The vermouth cocktail family. Vermouth reached American bars in the 1860s and 1870s, and bartenders began stirring it with whiskey, gin and brandy. That gave us the Manhattan and the Martinez, the ancestor of the Martini. Drinks in this family are stirred rather than shaken, and they are all about the balance between the spirit and the aromatised wine.
Abbey FAQ
What's in an Abbey?
45 ml gin, 22.5 ml lillet blanc, 22.5 ml orange juice, 1 dash angostura bitters, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is an Abbey?
About 20% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir an Abbey?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve an Abbey in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
