The Floradora Cocktail

This fetching drink gets its name from the Broadway musical of the same that was one of the first musical theatre successes of the 20th Century. The original London production opened in 1899 where it ran for a very successful 455 performances. The New York production, which opened the following year, was even more popular, running for 552 performances. After this, the piece was produced throughout the English-speaking world and beyond. The musical was famous for its double sextet and its chorus line of "Florodora Girls". The story goes that this drink was invented for one of the girls in the chorus.

I liked it before I learned of its Broadway pedigree, but now I’d say this is this Broadway Baby’s favorite cocktail.

This is also a pretty and easy cocktail to serve for Mahjong night.
 
The Floradora

INGREDIENTS:

• 60ml Gin
• 30ml raspberry liquour (I used Chambord)
• The juice of one lime
• Ginger ale
• Ice

 
PREPARATION:

1. Add a handful of ice cubes to a cocktail shaker, then and add in the gin and the Chambord.
2. Squeeze in the juice from one lime.
3. Shake well to mix.
4. Fill two glasses with fresh ice, and divide the cocktail between the two glasses.
5. Top off the glasses with ginger ale.
6. Garnish with a slice of lime, and fresh raspberries.

Cheers! Skål!

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