The Bennett

Meaghan Dorman, The Bennett | Manhattan

The Bennett is a seemingly simple variation on the Gimlet that leans on the all-important addition of Angostura bitters, along with a cinnamon-infused lime cordial that amplifies the spice.

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Ingredients

Serving: 1

2 ounces gin, preferably Ford's
2 ounces gin, preferably Ford's
1.5 ounces lime cordial (see Editor's Note)
1.5 ounces lime cordial (see Editor's Note)
2 dashes Agnostura bitters
2 dashes Agnostura bitters

Garnish: lime wheel

Directions

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
Shake and strain into a coupe glass.
Garnish with a floating lime wheel.

Editor's Note

Lime Cordial:
16 ounces lime juice (fine-strained)
16 ounces sugar
zest of 4 limes
2 pieces cassia (cinnamon) bark

Combine all ingredients in a Ziploc bag. Place in an immersion circulator for two hours at 175 degrees Farenheit (or in a large pot of water on simmer). Place the bag in an ice bath on removal. Strain out the cinnamon bark, and bottle.

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