Firecracker
Firecracker

Cocktail by mixologist Maxime Boivin

Firecracker

Dry gin + Citrus liqueur + Lemon juice
Difficulty Level
Dazzling
Strength
Very strong
Type of glass
Margarita glass
Utensils
Ice strainer, Shaker, Sieve
Ingredients
  • 45 ml (1 1/2 oz.) dry gin
  • 15 ml (1/2 oz.) citrus liqueur
  • 25 ml (3/4 oz.) lemon juice
  • 25 ml (3/4 oz.) lemongrass syrup
  • Ice cubes
  • Sparkling sugar for rim (sugar that sparkles when it comes into contact with liquid)
Preparation
In a shaker
Preparation

Wet the rim of a margarita glass with lemon juice.

Dip rim in plate containing sparkling sugar.

Combine dry gin, citrus liqueur, lemon juice, and syrup in a shaker filled with ice cubes.

Shake vigorously for 8 to 10 seconds.

Strain into a margarita glass using an ice strainer and sieve.

Availability in stores