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London Calling in a coupe, drawn with its ingredient layers

London Calling recipe

ShakenCoupeNo ice18% ABV

The London Calling is a shaken gin cocktail, made with gin, fino sherry, lemon juice and more, served in a coupe. It is citrusy.

Strength: about 18% ABV in the glass, roughly 16 g of alcohol per drink (an estimate; brands and dilution vary).

Created by Chris Jepson at Milk & Honey in London in 2002: a dry gin sour with fino sherry.

London Calling ingredients

Gin45 ml (1½ oz)
Fino sherry15 ml (½ oz)
Lemon juice15 ml (½ oz)
Simple syrup10 ml (¼ oz)
Orange bitters2 dashes

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a London Calling

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Garnish with a grapefruit twist.
Glass
Coupe
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
Grapefruit twist
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London Calling: quick answers

How strong is a London Calling?
About 18% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 16 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
What glass is a London Calling served in?
A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a London Calling have?
5 in total: gin, fino sherry, lemon juice, simple syrup and orange bitters.

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