Hello to all seven of my followers. If you’re reading this right now, you’re in for a treat. As of January 16th, I made a new original cocktail called Sam’s No. 5. It’s a riff on the Corpse Reviver No. 2 and adds Cointreau and St. Germain to the mix. My original recipe was written on a notecard with several scribbled out parts as I tweaked it. The finished cocktail is a well-balanced floral, citrus, and tart drink. Give it a try!

Sam’s No. 5

Ingredients

• 1 Ounce Gin
• 1 Ounce Lillet Blanc
• 1/2 Ounce Cointreu
• 3/4 Ounce St. Germain
• 3/4 Ounce Lemon Juice

Directions

• Chill a coupe or cocktail glass.
• Add the gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreu, St. Germain, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
• Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
• Double strain into the chilled coupe glass.
• Garnish with a lemon twist.