Cruel Summer
Ingredients
Preparation
Combine all ingredients with approximately one ounce of pebble ice in a cocktail shaker and whip shake for 8-10 seconds. Pour unstrained into a cocktail glass and fill with more pebble ice.
Glass
Coupe Glass
Ice
None
A gin sour with an unexpected tropical backbone, the Cruel Summer balances bright citrus against the soft, ripe sweetness of banana liqueur. The egg white delivers a silky texture, while black pepper cuts through with a slow, warming bite that lingers on the finish. It's a study in contrasts—fruity yet sharp, smooth yet spiced.