Cocktail
Maiden's Prayer
How to make a Maiden's Prayer - the citrus-fresh gin cocktail with Cointreau, orange and lemon juice. A cheerful classic of the 1920s.
4 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
CoupeGlass
1Serving(s)
The Maiden’s Prayer is a cheerful citrus cocktail from the 1920s that combines gin and Cointreau in equal parts with orange and lemon juice. Light, fresh and fruity - a charming classic for any occasion.
Instructions
- Add gin, Cointreau, lemon and orange juice to the shaker.
- Fill up with ice cubes and shake hard.
- Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
- Express an orange zest over the glass.
- Drop the zest into the glass as a garnish and serve.
Garnish: Orange zest
Pro tip: Use freshly squeezed orange and lemon juice - the freshness of the citrus fruits is the heart of this light, cheerful drink.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Maiden's Prayer come from?
The Maiden's Prayer is a classic from the 1920s and appeared in several early bar books of that time.
What does the Maiden's Prayer taste like?
It is citrus-fresh and fruity with a fine orange note from the Cointreau and balanced acidity.
Which gin works best?
A classic London Dry Gin harmonizes excellently with the citrus notes and the orange liqueur.
Ingredients
- Gin3 cl
- Cointreau3 cl
- Lemon juice1.5 cl
- Orange juice1.5 cl
- Orange zest1 piece
- Ice cubesas needed
