Maiden's Prayer

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz London Dry Gin
• 0.75 oz Orange Liqueur
• 0.5 oz Apricot Liqueur
• 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• Lemon twist · optional garnish

Method

1. 1

   Add the gin, orange liqueur, apricot liqueur, and lemon juice to a shaker with ice.

2. 2

   Shake until well-chilled.

3. 3

   Strain into a chilled coupe.

4. 4

   Garnish with a lemon twist.

The Story

The Maiden's Prayer is a Prohibition-era gin sour found in classic bar books. Recipes vary, with some using orange juice and others using apricot brandy, and the name is likely a wry nod to its sweet, innocent appearance.