A play on the gin sour, the Fitzgerald – a nod to author F. Scott Fitzgerald’s love for gin – is the perfect sip to close out summer. Angostura bitters add a touch of herbaceous flavor to the otherwise bright, sunny cocktail. It’s a great aperitif to kick off a hearty backyard barbecue. 

Fitzgerald

Serves: 1

The Fitzgerald can easily be made into a party-friendly punch. Simply multiply the measurements by your number of drinkers, pour your ingredients into a pitcher over ice, give it a few stirs, and you’ve got a batched, crowd-pleasing cocktail ready for a party. 

Ingredients

2 oz gin

¾ oz lemon juice

1 oz simple syrup

2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Lemon wedge and currants, to garnish

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice, then shake. Strain into a coupe glass, garnish with a lemon wedge and currants, then enjoy! We recommend pairing it with a summery starter, like this Squash Galette. Get the recipe here.

RECIPE BY MAGGIE WEAVER/ PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVE BRYCE