# Silver Bullet

London dry gin and lemon make a severe sour frame for kümmel’s clear, sweet caraway spice.

Strength: 29% ABV before dilution

## Ingredients

- 50 ml [London dry gin](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/london-dry-gin.md)
- 25 ml [Fresh lemon juice](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/fresh-lemon-juice.md)
- 25 ml [Kümmel](https://stirred.fyi/ingredients/kummel.md) — Use a traditional 35–40% ABV kümmel with a clear, caraway-led profile.

## Glassware

Cocktail glass

## 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/silver-bullet
- Photograph: https://stirred.fyi/assets/cocktails/silver-bullet-d241e453.webp
- Recipe source: https://xn--cocktailnrden-jnb.dk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Tarling-William-J-Approved-Cocktails-1937.pdf