The 2025 James Beard Media Award nominees have been announced! Learn more Learn more


Oceanside Royale

Method

This refreshing cocktail features celery bitters, which up the savory qualities of the gin and lime juice drink.

  • 1 ½ ounces gin
  • ¾ ounce fresh lime juice
  • ¾ ounce simple syrup
  • Dash of celery bitters
  • Pinch of salt
  • Champagne
  • Mint leaves for garnish

Combine the gin, lime juice, simple syrup, celery bitters, and pinch of salt in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake to combine. Strain and pour into a Champagne flute. Top with Champagne and garnish with the mint leaves.

Yield

1 cocktail