Little Devil
Gin and rum with orange liqueur and lemon. A Savoy recipe.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 26% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Gin
- 30 ml White rum
- 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml white rum into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Shake hard.
About the Little Devil
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.
Little Devil FAQ
What's in a Little Devil?
30 ml gin, 30 ml white rum, 15 ml triple sec / cointreau, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Little Devil?
About 26% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.3 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Little Devil?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Little Devil in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
