A Coy Decoy

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Cocktail History

The A Coy Decoy is a modern cocktail that was created by Chris Coy at The Inferno Room in Indianapolis, Indiana. The recipe is considered to be tiki but calls for two botanical gins as the base spirit instead of rum and pairs them with grapefruit liqueur, pineapple, lime, and floral bitters.

Cocktail Ingredients

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following ingredients:

London Dry Gin: This is a type of gin made by redistilling a neutral spirit with juniper berries and other botanicals without added sweeteners to develop a crisp, dry flavor.

Grapefruit Liqueur: This is a liqueur made with grapefruit peels, distilled alcohol, water, and sugar, which are blended and infused to develop a light, sweet, citrusy flavor.

Pineapple Juice: This is the liquid extracted from the flesh of ripe pineapples that has a sweet, tangy tropical flavor and bright yellow color.

Lime Juice: This is the liquid extracted from the flesh of ripe limes that has a zesty, sour flavor and light green color.

Cucumber Gin: This is a type of gin made by redistilling a neutral spirit with juniper berries and other botanicals, then infusing it with cucumber to develop a bright, vegetal flavor.

Citrus & Chamomile Bitters: This is a concentrated flavoring made with citrus peels, chamomile buds, herbs, spices, botanicals, and distilled alcohol, which are macerated or steeped to develop a citrusy, floral flavor.

Lime Wheel: This is a slice of lime that has been cut into a wheel shape.

Mint: This is an herb made from the leaves of the mint plant, which are harvested and used for their cool, aromatic flavor.

Orchid Blossom: This is the flower of an orchid plant.

Brands I Used

• 🔗 Broker’s Premium London Dry Gin
• 🔗 Tattersall Distilling Grapefruit Crema Liqueur
• 🔗 Whitley Neill Aloe & Cucumber Gin
• 🔗 Bittermens Boston Citrus & Chamomile Bittahs

Bartending Tools

To make this cocktail, you’ll need the following bar tools:

Bar Mat: This is a rubber or silicone mat that’s placed on the bar surface and used for catching spills, providing grip for glasses and tools, and keeping the workspace clean and organized.

Jigger: This is a small double-sided tool with different volume measurements on each side that’s used for accurately portioning ingredients.

Cutting Board: This is a flat, durable kitchen surface made from materials like wood or plastic that’s used for slicing ingredients and preparing garnishes.

Chef’s Knife: This is a large kitchen knife with a broad, sharp blade that’s used for chopping and slicing ingredients.

Pineapple Corer: This is a kitchen tool with a circular cutting blade that’s used for coring and slicing pineapples into rings or chunks.

Big Mouth Juicer: This is a kitchen appliance with a wide, bowl-shaped reamer and deep reservoir that’s used for efficiently extracting juice from large fruits.

Paring Knife: This is a small kitchen knife with a narrow, sharp blade that’s used for peeling fruit and trimming garnishes.

Electric Citrus Juicer: This is a kitchen appliance with a motorized reamer that’s used for quickly extracting juice from citrus fruits.

Fine Mesh Strainer: This is a mesh metal strainer with a tightly woven bowl and handle that’s used for straining out small ice shards and other solids while pouring cocktails from a shaker or mixing glass.

Measuring Cup: This is a kitchen tool with a handled cup and marked volume measurements that’s used for accurately measuring and pouring liquid ingredients.

Highball Glass: This is a tall, slim glass that’s used for serving mixed drinks made with a larger proportion of non-alcoholic mixers.

Tools I Used

• 🔗 A Bar Above 18×12 Premium Bar Mat
• 🔗 A Bar Above Stainless Steel Japanese Jigger
• 🔗 A Bar Above Stainless Steel Boston Shaker
• 🔗 A Bar Above Stainless Steel Hawthorne Strainer
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Cutting Board Set
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips 8-Inch Chef’s Knife
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Pineapple Corer
• 🔗 Hamilton Beach Big Mouth Juicer
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips 3.5 Inch Paring Knife
• 🔗 BLACK+DECKER 32 oz Electric Citrus Juicer
• 🔗 Barfly Silver Stainless Steel Fine Mesh Cocktail Strainer
• 🔗 OXO Good Grips 2 Cup Angled Measuring Cup
• 🔗 RCR Fire Highball Glass

Tasting Notes

This cocktail has the following flavor profile:

• Appearance: Pale yellow color

• Aroma: Bright citrus and pineapple with mint and noticeable gin botanicals

• Taste: Refreshing burst of fruit flavor with gin and floral undertones

• Finish: Light, lingering citrus tang and a faint herbaceous juniper

Kendall’s Take
“The ingredient list for this cocktail immediately caught my attention because it blends tiki flavors with more delicate notes. The chamomile adds an unexpected floral layer that gives the A Coy Decoy a slightly different personality than your typical tropical recipe. It’s one of those that feels a little adventurous but still refreshing and summery—great for anyone who enjoys exploring unique flavor combinations in tiki-style drinks.”

Recipe

This cocktail recipe was found in the book Easy Tiki: A Modern Revival with 60 Recipes by Chloe Frechette.