Dec 17, 2012

Big Red Cocktail

Navy-strength gin, containing upward of 57 percent alcohol, gives this aromatic drink its kick. This recipe first appeared in our Jan/Feb 2013 issue along with the article Flaming Cocktails.

Credit: Todd Coleman

MAKES 1 COCKTAIL

INGREDIENTS

2 oz. navy-strength gin, preferably Perry's Tot (available at Astor Wine & Spirits)
⅔ oz. fresh grapefruit juice
½ oz. fresh lime juice, plus ½ of a lime
½ oz. Cherry Heering (available at Astor Wine & Spirits)
½ oz. cinnamon syrup (see recipe)
1 tsp. orgeat syrup

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine 1 ½ oz. gin, juices, Heering, syrup, and orgeat in a shaker filled with ice; shake, and strain into a coupe glass. Hollow out the lime half; turn inside out. Float on top of the cocktail, and fill with remaining gin. Ignite gin.