Bennett
A Gimlet with Angostura bitters. Crisp with a spiced finish.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 23% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Gin
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- 10 ml Sugar syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Lime wheel (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml gin into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 10 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Bennett
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.
Bennett FAQ
What's in a Bennett?
60 ml gin, 15 ml fresh lime juice, 10 ml sugar syrup, 2 dashes angostura bitters, garnished with lime wheel.
How strong is a Bennett?
About 23% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Bennett?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Bennett in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
