Cocktail
Lucien Gaudin
How to make a Lucien Gaudin cocktail - an elegant classic of gin, Campari, Cointreau and dry vermouth. Bittersweet and perfectly balanced.
4 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
CoupeGlass
1Serving(s)
The Lucien Gaudin is an elegantly balanced aperitif of gin, Campari, Cointreau and dry vermouth. Bittersweet, clear and refined, it recalls a polished Negroni and honors a great French fencer of the 1920s.
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Add gin, Campari, Cointreau and dry vermouth.
- Stir cold for about 20 to 30 seconds.
- Strain into a pre-chilled coupe.
- Express an orange zest over the glass and drop it in.
Garnish: Orange zest
Pro tip: Stir the drink long enough so it is slightly diluted by the meltwater - this takes the hard edge off the Campari.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Lucien Gaudin named after?
The cocktail honors the French fencing master Lucien Gaudin, a multiple Olympic champion of the 1920s.
What does the Lucien Gaudin taste like?
It is bittersweet and perfectly balanced: the Campari provides bitter notes, while Cointreau and vermouth round it off softly and elegantly.
Can I substitute Campari?
You can use another red bitter liqueur, but you only get the typical aroma with real Campari.
Ingredients
- Gin3 cl
- Campari1.5 cl
- Cointreau1.5 cl
- Dry vermouth (Vermouth Dry)1.5 cl
- Orange zest1 piece
- Ice cubesas needed
