Red Lion
Gin and Grand Marnier with orange and lemon. A 1933 London prize-winner.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 21% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Gin
- 30 ml Grand Marnier
- 15 ml Orange juice
- 15 ml Fresh lemon juice
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Sugar the rim
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml Grand Marnier into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Red Lion
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.
Red Lion FAQ
What's in a Red Lion?
30 ml gin, 30 ml grand marnier, 15 ml orange juice, 15 ml fresh lemon juice, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is a Red Lion?
About 21% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Red Lion?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Red Lion in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
