A quick rinse of aromatic bitters transforms ordinary gin into a pale, rosy drink with subtle spiced complexity. This minimalist cocktail lets the botanical notes of your favorite spirit take center stage. You'll love how the chilled water opens up the flavors, creating a crisp evening refresher. It's an elegant pre-dinner drink that requires almost no effort to mix.
Prep
5 min
Total
5 min
Servings
1
Course
Drink
Cuisine
American
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Difficulty
Easy
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Cost
Moderate
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Spice
Mild
Ingredients
2–3 drops Angostura bitters
25ml (1fl oz) gin
50–75ml (2–2½fl oz) iced water
1 Put the bitters into a glass and turn it until the side is well coated.
Instructions
1Add the bitters to a glass and swirl the liquid around to coat the inside walls completely. This seasons the glass and gives the drink its signature rosy tint.
2Pour in the gin and finish with chilled water to reach your preferred strength.
Notes
Temperature: Chill your glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before mixing for the crispest results.
Garnish: Add a lemon twist to brighten the botanical flavors of the gin.
Water: Use filtered or spring water so impurities don't interfere with the delicate taste.