Gin Daisy
The second iteration of the cocktail template known as “Daisy,” this turn-of-the-century version uses grenadine as the primary sweetener and features a variety of spirits as the base, with the most popular choice being gin. I like the idea of making this super citrusy, hence the inclusion of Curaçao, which is a nod to the Daisy 1.0, and three different juices.
INGREDIENTS
1½ oz. London dry gin, Old Tom gin, or genever
¼ oz. orange Curaçao
¼ oz. acid-adjusted orange juice*
¼ oz. lemon juice*
¼ oz. lime juice
½ oz. grenadine
4 drops saline solution
1½ oz. soda
Garnish: lime, lemon, and orange wheels, mint, cherry on a pick
*or ½ oz. of acid-adjusted orange juice
ABV LEVEL
Combine all but soda in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain into a footed glass and add regular cubes. Top with 1½ oz. club soda. Arrange citrus wheels and add mint, cherry, and a straw.