Classic

Doctor Cocktail

Name: Doctor Cocktail
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Swedish punsch; 15 ml Lime juice; 15 ml Orange juice

Served in a coupe glass

Ingredients

45 ml Swedish punsch
15 ml Lime juice
15 ml Orange juice

Preparation

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Garnish

Lime wheel

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.