Doctor Cocktail

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Swedish punsch
  • 15 ml Lime juice
  • 15 ml Orange juice
  • Garnish Lime wheel

Preparation

  1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
  3. Garnish with lime wheel. A wheel is a thin, round cross-section slice of the whole fruit.

Origin Story

The Doctor Cocktail is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, likely as a playful nod to the medicinal properties attributed to certain spirits. Its combination of Swedish punsch and citrus reflects a time when cocktails were often crafted with health in mind.

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