Fine and Dandy
Gin, orange liqueur and lemon with a dash of bitters. A Savoy sour.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 25% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Gin
- 20 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 20 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Cocktail cherry (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 20 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 20 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Serve very cold in a chilled glass.
About the Fine and Dandy
The daisy family. The daisy is a sour sweetened with an orange liqueur or another cordial instead of plain sugar. Daisies appear in American bar books from the 1870s. The Sidecar, the White Lady and the Margarita (Spanish for "daisy") all belong to this family, which is why their recipes look so alike.
Fine and Dandy FAQ
What's in a Fine and Dandy?
45 ml gin, 20 ml triple sec / cointreau, 20 ml fresh lemon juice, 1 dash angostura bitters, garnished with cocktail cherry.
How strong is a Fine and Dandy?
About 25% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Fine and Dandy?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Fine and Dandy in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
