Tuxedo

A dressed-up gin classic with dry vermouth, maraschino, absinthe, and orange bitters.

ClassicGinStrongStirredSpirit ForwardSpecial
Difficulty Advanced
Glass Cocktail glass or coupe
Ice Stir with ice; serve up
Tools Mixing glass, bar spoon, strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Old Tom gin Regular gin works, but Old Tom gives the right softness.
  • 1 oz Dry vermouth
  • 1 bar spoon Maraschino liqueur
  • 1 bar spoon Absinthe
  • 3 dashes Orange bitters

How to make it

  1. Add gin, dry vermouth, maraschino, absinthe, and orange bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  2. Stir until chilled.
  3. Strain into a cocktail glass or coupe.
  4. Garnish with a lemon twist or cherry if available.

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