Means of Preservation Cocktail Recipe

by Susannah Chen 3

One of my best nights in Hawaii was spent at the lobby bar at the Waikiki Edition, Oahu's posh new urban resort. There, I was in the hands of the hotel's talented barkeep, Sam Treadway, who crafted, among other things, a deconstructed mai tai (topped with foam and a shiso leaf) — as well as the best Sazerac I've ever had.

I asked the young bartender, who hails from the famous Boston bar Drink, to put together a memorable libation to end the evening on a high note. He came back with this; it's a bit sweet, a tad savory, and incredibly complex, with herbaceous, vegetal notes. To see the unique recipe, keep reading.

From Sam Treadway

Means of Preservation

Ingredients

2 ounces Beefeater gin
1/2 ounce St. Germain
1/2 ounce Dolin Blanc (a sweet vermouth)
2 dashes The Bitter Truth Celery Bitters

Directions

This recipe comes from Sam Treadway's friend and fellow bartender John Gersten. "It's trying to preserve something that is short-lived and fleeting, hence the name Means of Preservation," Treadway explained.

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass. Stir.
2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or coupe. Garnish with a grapefruit peel.

Makes 1 drink.

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