Velvet Lemonade

This 1937 British cocktail, named for a train that ran between Manhattan and Chicago for much of the twentieth century, strikes an unexpected balance between velvety creme de cacao and refreshing gin, lemon juice, and Lillet.

Velvet Lemonade

A velvety and refreshing cocktail with a perfect balance of creme de cacao, gin, Lillet Blanc, and fresh lemon juice.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. gin
  • 3/4 oz. Lillet Blanc
  • 1/2 oz. light crème de cacao
  • 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 lemon twist, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine gin, Lillet Blanc, crème de cacao, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  2. Cover the shaker and shake until chilled, about 15 seconds.
  3. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
  4. Garnish with a lemon twist.