20th Century

Written By Daniel Zajic

20TH CENTURY

  • 1½ oz. / 45 ml. dry gin

  • ¾ oz. / 22.5 ml. Lillet blanc

  • ¾ oz. / 22.5 ml. crème de cacao*

  • ¾ oz. / 22.5 ml. fresh lemon juice

METHOD
add all ingredients to shaker tin / add ice and shake until chilled / strain into coupe or Nick and Nora / no garnish
*note original cocktail calls for white crème de cacao and I used Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao which is dark and has notes of vanilla

ABOUT
Meet a classic cocktail that dates back to 1937 where it appeared in Billy Tarling’s “Café Royal Cocktail Book.” It does not get as much love as it deserves; perhaps that is due to the combo of lemon and chocolate. On paper it may sound off, but believe me when I’ve said I’ve made this two more times since taking this photo. Cheers y’all!

Daniel Zajic
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