The Army and Navy dates back to the early twentieth century and is believed to have been named after a popular club in Washington, D.C. It is one of those lesser known classics that quietly delivers far more than you expect.
Made with gin, lemon, and orgeat, it sits within the sour family but with a softer, slightly nutty edge. The orgeat adds depth and rounds out the citrus in a way that feels both balanced and distinctive. It is a cocktail that feels simple on paper but more layered in the glass.
Why Lush Life Loves It
I like this when I want something that feels familiar but just a bit different. That touch of orgeat makes it stand out without trying too hard.
Here is the recipe
Army and Navy
Mix a classic Army and Navy cocktail with gin, lemon juice, orgeat syrup, and bitters. Shake, strain, and garnish with a lemon twist. Cheers!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces London Dry gin
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce orgeat
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- Garnish: lemon twist
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a shaker
- Add ice
- Shake, shake, shake
- Strain into a cocktail glass
- Garnish with a lemon twist
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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