20th Century Cocktail
A silky, citrusy classic pairing gin with Lillet Blanc and a touch of chocolatey crème de cacao.
Base
gin
Glassware
Coupe
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Ingredients
- 1.5 oz gin
- 0.75 oz Lillet Blanc
- 0.5 oz white crème de cacao
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- Lemon twist, to garnish
Instructions
- 1Shake all ingredients with ice.
- 2Shake until well chilled.
- 3Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a lemon twist.
Origin & Story
London, England, 1937
Bartender C.A. Tuck created it in 1937, naming it after the sleek 20th Century Limited train that once ran between New York and Chicago.
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