Citrus Edge cocktail in a coupe garnished with lemon twist, expressed and placed on rim
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Friday, May 29, 2026

Citrus Edge

A Bracingly Tart Gin Sour with Herbal Depth

Sometimes you want a drink that wakes up your palate instead of coddling it. The Citrus Edge delivers that bracing tartness with a double hit of lemon and lime, tempered just enough by Bénédictine's honeyed herbal notes to keep things interesting rather than puckering. The magic here is in the balance. London Dry gin brings its juniper backbone, while Bénédictine adds layers of hyssop, angelica, and warm spice that weave through the citrus instead of fighting it. Those celery bitters might sound unusual, but they're the secret weapon, adding a savory, almost vegetal quality that makes the whole thing feel more complex and grown-up. The result is spirit-forward and sophisticated, tart enough to make you sit up straight but with enough depth to keep you sipping. This is your end-of-day reset button, the drink that clears your head after a long afternoon. Mix one up when you want something that demands your attention in the best possible way.
sour·gin

Citrus Edge

Medium·coupe
sourcitrusherbalspirit-forward

Ingredients

  • 2 ozLondon Dry gin
  • 0.75 ozfresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 ozfresh lime juice
  • 0.5 ozBénédictine
  • 0.25 ozsimple syrup
  • 2 dashescelery bitters

Method

  1. 1.Add gin, lemon juice, lime juice, Bénédictine, simple syrup, and celery bitters to a shaker with ice
  2. 2.Shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds until well-chilled
  3. 3.Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
Garnishlemon twist, expressed and placed on rim

Note: This tart lemon-lime sour uses Bénédictine to add herbal complexity (honey, hyssop, spice) that complements gin's botanicals without excessive sweetness. Celery bitters provide a savory, vegetal bridge between the bright citrus and herbal liqueur. Bracingly tart with sophisticated depth.

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