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Bailey

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A fresh, herbal gin drink with grapefruit and lime for sharpness and a little simple syrup to round it off. Mint is steeped in the gin first, so the mint flavour is clear without being sweet. Created by Gerald Murphy.

Similar names: Major Bailey #1, Major Bailey #2

Method
Stirred
Glass
rocks
Difficulty
Medium
Flavor Profile
Bitter
Citrus
Floral
Refreshing
Sour

Ingredients

Servings:
1
Your bar: 0/5
🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free

Instructions

  1. Put the mint sprig in the shaker and tear it apart by hand to release its aroma.
  2. Add the gin and let it stand for a minute or two so the mint can infuse.
  3. Add the grapefruit juice, lime juice and simple syrup.
  4. Add ice and stir hard, but stop before the drink becomes too diluted.
  5. Strain into a rocks glass and garnish with a mint sprig. Serve very cold.

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