Vieux Mot
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Gin shaken with lemon juice, St-Germain and a little simple syrup: tart, floral and light. Created by Don Lee at PDT in Manhattan in 2007.
Similar names: Dernier Mot, La Fin du Mot, Le Bon Mot, Le Dernier Mot, Le Mot de La Fin
Don Lee created the Vieux Mot at PDT in 2007, and the French name translates roughly as an old clever remark. The recipe first appeared in the LA Times with ¼ oz of simple syrup, and the PDT Cocktail Book later raised that to ½ oz.
Method
Shaken
Glass
cocktail
Difficulty
Medium
Flavor Profile
🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-free
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AdInstructions
- Combine all ingredients
- Shake vigorously for two additional seconds
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass
- Serve immediately