Golden Dawn
Gin, Calvados, apricot and orange juice with a sunrise of grenadine. Winner of a 1930 London cocktail competition.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 23% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Gin
- 15 ml Apple brandy (Calvados)
- 15 ml Apricot brandy liqueur
- 15 ml Orange juice
- 2 dashes Grenadine
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml apple brandy (Calvados) into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml apricot brandy liqueur into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Add 2 dashes of grenadine
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Add the grenadine last so it sinks and leaves a red glow at the bottom.
About the Golden Dawn
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Golden Dawn FAQ
What's in a Golden Dawn?
30 ml gin, 15 ml apple brandy (calvados), 15 ml apricot brandy liqueur, 15 ml orange juice, 2 dashes grenadine, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is a Golden Dawn?
About 23% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.7 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Golden Dawn?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Golden Dawn in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
