# London Calling

Fino sherry draws a saline, almond-dry line through this bright gin sour, with orange bitters and grapefruit peel extending its citrus without adding sweetness.

Strength: 23% ABV before dilution

## Ingredients

- 45 ml [London dry gin](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/london-dry-gin.md)
- 15 ml [Fino sherry](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/fino-sherry.md)
- 15 ml [Fresh lemon juice](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/fresh-lemon-juice.md)
- 15 ml [Simple syrup](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/simple-syrup.md) — Use a one-to-one syrup; rich syrup makes the drink materially sweeter.
- 2 dashes [Orange bitters](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/orange-bitters.md)

## Glassware

Cocktail glass

## Garnish

- Grapefruit twist — Express a thin pink-grapefruit peel over the drink and insert it.

## Method

1. Shake all the ingredients with cubed ice until thoroughly chilled.
2. Fine-strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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## References

- Canonical page: https://stirred.fyi/cocktails/london-calling
- Photograph: https://stirred.fyi/assets/cocktails/london-calling-3f762549.webp
- Recipe source: https://www.boothby.com.au/the-london-calling/