DOW: Florodora

This classic cocktail was created sometime after the New York debut of the 1900 hit musical comedy Florodora. Generally, good cocktails have a good balance of alcohol, sweet and sour. The Florodora hits the mark beautifully.

• 2 oz gin
• 1/2 oz Chambord (or other raspberry liqueur)
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• ginger ale

In a cocktail shaker, add 4-5 ice cubes. Pour in the first three ingredients. Shake thoroughly. Pour without straining into a highball glass. Top off with ginger ale. Garnish with a lime wedge.