classics · citrusy

Washington, D.C.

Gin, half a lime squeezed and dropped in, and soda — no sugar, nothing to hide behind. The driest, most bracing highball on the porch.

1. 2 ozGin
2. ½ ozLime juice
3. Soda waterTop

Over cubed ice

Build the gin over ice, squeeze and drop in the lime, and top with soda water. Garnish: Lime shell.