Army & Navy
Gin, almond orgeat and lemon. A nutty, smooth sour from the 1940s.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 18% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Gin
- 22.5 ml Orgeat (almond syrup)
- 22.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 22.5 ml orgeat (almond syrup) into the shaker
- Add 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Army & Navy
The sour family. Sours are one of the oldest mixed-drink families. Spirit, citrus and sugar go back to the punches British sailors and traders drank in the 1600s and 1700s, and Jerry Thomas printed sour recipes in the first American bartending book in 1862. Egg white came later, for a silky foam. Almost every classic with fresh citrus, from the Daiquiri to the Whiskey Sour, follows this pattern.
Army & Navy FAQ
What's in an Army & Navy?
60 ml gin, 22.5 ml orgeat (almond syrup), 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is an Army & Navy?
About 18% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir an Army & Navy?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve an Army & Navy in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
