The London Calling is one of the more contemporary classics that have spread across the bartending world like wildfire. It has quickly become the go-to gin cocktail of choice by those in the know. It was created at the London outpost of Milk & Honey, arguably the worlds most famous cocktail bar that started the craft cocktail revolution. In 2002 Chris Jepson created this iconic drink for a cocktail competition as a simple twist on a Gin Sour and has remained on the bars menu ever since - a testament to the drink’s sheer popularity.
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Ingredients
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Garnish Grapefruit peel Ice Cubes (for shaking only) Glass Cocktail glass
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Equipment Checklist Hawthorne Strainer Shaker
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Recommended Gins Boodles London Dry Gin |
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Instructions 1. Add all your ingredients to the shaker. 2. Fill shaker to the brim with cubes of ice. 3. Shake hard for 30 seconds. 4. Fine strain into a cocktail glass over ice. 5. Garnish with a coin of grapefruit peel
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Bartender’s Top Tips Remember to chill your glass in the freezer for 5 minutes before you fill it, to keep your drink colder and fresher for longer. Fine straining through a mesh strainer (like a tea strainer), removes all the small chips of ice and bits of mint to create a silky smooth texture. |
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