Brockton Navy

Danny Shapiro, Scofflaw | Chicago

“Old Tom is a beautiful thing,” says Danny Shapiro. “I enjoy its versatility—it plays so well with so many things.” Here, he positions the slightly sweet gin against bittersweet Amargo-Vallet liqueur, then bolsters those flavors with lemon and orgeat, for a touch of sweetness.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1 ounce Old Tom gin, preferably Scofflaw
  • 1 ounce Old Tom gin, preferably Scofflaw
  • 1 ounce Amargo-Vallet
  • 1 ounce Amargo-Vallet
  • 3/4 ounce lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounce lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounce orgeat
  • 3/4 ounce orgeat

Garnish: lemon wedge

Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker and shake with ice.
  2. Strain into a rocks glass over ice.
  3. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

Tagged: Old Tom, Old Tom gin, Scofflaw

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