West Indian
Share
Tweet
Pin
Rate This Recipe
Thanks for your rating!
Comments:0
(be the first to comment)
4.0
Thank you for your comment.
Once it's approved, it will appear here.
What is West Indian?
The West Indian Cocktail is a beautifully restrained gin-forward drink that feels like it wandered out of an old colonial trade ledger and straight onto your marble bar. With dry gin at its core, a whisper of demerara syrup, aromatic bitters, and just a touch of lemon juice, it strikes a balance between crisp botanical sharpness and warm spiced sweetness. It is subtle, layered, and quietly sophisticated. If you love spirit-forward classics like the Manhattan, this one might just earn a permanent place in your rotation.
What makes this cocktail special is how restrained it is. Nothing screams for attention. The demerara adds depth rather than sweetness overload, the bitters bring structure, and the lemon lifts everything without turning it into a sour. It feels old-world and modern at the same time, which I personally love in a cocktail. Sometimes the quiet drinks are the ones you come back to again and again.
Don't forget to see what other drinks you can make with the ingredients you already have in your bar.
Why You'll Love It?
- Spirit-forward and refined with subtle complexity.
- Balanced sweetness from demerara without being sugary.
- Bright citrus lift that enhances gin botanicals.
- Quick to make with minimal ingredients.
- Perfect for slow sipping or an upscale cocktail hour.
Ingredients for West Indian
| My Bar | |
|---|---|
| 1 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed) (buy) | ✘ |
| 4 dashes aromatic bitters (buy) | ✘ |
| .25 oz demerara syrup (buy) | ✘ |
| 2 oz london dry gin | ✘ |
| change measure > | |
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- In a mixing glass with ice, add dry gin, demerara syrup, lemon juice, and aromatic bitters.
- Stir well for about 20 seconds until properly chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
