Maiden's prayer
Alcoholic cocktail
Category : Alcoolisé
Origin : Londres
Ingredients of the Maiden's prayer cocktail
Preparation of the Maiden's prayer cocktail
Shake all the ingredients in a shaker Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, filtering out the ice cubes
History of the Maiden's prayer cocktail
The Maiden's Prayer belongs to the tradition of gin cocktails that came into their own in London during the 20th century, at a time when gin remained one of the city’s most emblematic spirits. Its profile combines the dry, aromatic structure of gin with the orange sweetness of orange from Cointreau and orange juice, placing it among the family of short, lively, citrus-forward cocktails that accompanied the rise of urban bars and modern cocktail culture.
Its exact history is, however, uncertain: as with many bar classics, the precise origin and circumstances of its creation are not clearly documented. What defines it, however, is the balance between light bitterness, fruity freshness, and alcoholic sharpness, made even more direct by the ice cubes. The name Maiden's Prayer evokes an interwar aesthetic that is elegant and slightly mysterious, typical of British cocktails that favor restraint in technique and clarity of flavor.