Army and Navy

Name: Army and Navy
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: London dry gin — 60 ml; Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) — 25 ml; Orgeat (almond) syrup — 15 ml; Angostura aromatic bitters — 2 dashes; Saline solution (opt.) — 1 dash

A sour and fruity gin cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 23.5%

Ingredients

~193 kcal per serving

Servings

Garnish

Lemon twist

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Shake all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 60 mlLemon juice 25 mlOrgeat (almond) syrup 15 mlAngostura aromatic bitters 2 dashesSaline solution 1 dash
Fine strain into the chilled glass
Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and use as garnish

History

Army and Navy is a vintage cocktail linked to the historic Army and Navy Club in Washington, D.C. Its balanced character blends classic gin dryness with a rounded, subtly sweet edge. Favored for its sophistication and versatility, it complements both daytime social occasions and evening relaxation. The drink finishes crisp, smooth, and inviting.