Servings: 1

Dash of orange bitters Dash of orange bitters
2 ounces gin 2 ounces gin
1 ounce bianco or blanc vermouth (such as Dolin) [n.b. we use regular dry vermouth] 1 ounce bianco or blanc vermouth (such as Dolin) [n.b. we use regular dry vermouth]
2 teaspoons preserved lemon brine, to taste 2 teaspoons preserved lemon brine, to taste
1 strip fresh lemon peel 1 strip fresh lemon peel
1 thin slice preserved lemon, for garnish 1 thin slice preserved lemon, for garnish

Thread the preserved lemon slice with a cocktail pick and set in a cocktail coupe or martini glass; transfer to the freezer.
Add ice to a mixing glass, followed by the bitters, gin, vermouth and lemon brine. Stir to dilute and chill, about 10 seconds.
Strain the drink into the chilled cocktail glass. Express the strip of fresh lemon peel over the surface of the drink, then discard it and serve.

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