Leave It to Me
Gin and dry vermouth with apricot, lemon and grenadine. A Savoy classic.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 20% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Gin
- 15 ml Apricot brandy liqueur
- 15 ml Dry vermouth
- 10 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes Grenadine
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml apricot brandy liqueur into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml dry vermouth into the shaker
- Add 10 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add 2 dashes of grenadine
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Balance with a touch more lemon if your apricot liqueur is sweet.
About the Leave It to Me
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.
Leave It to Me FAQ
What's in a Leave It to Me?
30 ml gin, 15 ml apricot brandy liqueur, 15 ml dry vermouth, 10 ml fresh lemon juice, 2 dashes grenadine, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Leave It to Me?
About 20% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Leave It to Me?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Leave It to Me in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
