It's the Army & Navy, folks, an orgeat-sweetened gin sour (sans egg white) that seems to be perenially there, hiding in plain sight — camouflaged, if you will. Joining us to talk through this relatively anonymous classic is Ben Brown, beverage director of New York's Porchlight. Listen on for tips on how to make your own orgeat, ideal sour specs, and general chat on David A. Embury's curmudgeonly nature. Listen on (or read below) to discover Brown's Army & Navy recipe — and don’t forget to subscribe! 

Ben Brown's Army & Navy Recipe 

Ingredients 

- 2 dashes Angostura bitters

- ¾ ounce lemon juice

- ¾ ounce orgeat

- 2 ounces London Dry gin

Directions 

1. Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin with ice. 

2. Shake until cold and strain into a chilled Coupe glass. 

3. Serve without garnish.

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