Casino

A classic gin cocktail with maraschino liqueur, lemon, and orange bitters.

IBA ClassicClassicGinCitrusShakenSpecial
An elegant, pale pink Casino gin cocktail served up in a stemmed coupe glass, garnished cleanly with a single maraschino cherry at the bottom.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Coupe or cocktail glass
Ice Shake with ice; serve up
Tools Shaker, strainer

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Gin Old Tom gin is classic, but London Dry works.
  • 1/4 oz Maraschino liqueur Luxardo-style.
  • 1/4 oz Fresh lemon juice Just enough citrus to brighten it.
  • 2 dashes Orange bitters Adds the classic orange note.

How to make it

  1. Add gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and orange bitters to a shaker.
  2. Fill with ice.
  3. Shake hard for 15–20 seconds.
  4. Strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.
  5. Garnish with lemon or cherry if you have it.

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