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Eric Alperin’s Tuxedo No. 2

Stir cocktail · Coupe

Coral citrus cocktail in a coupe with a grapefruit garnish

Ingredients

Listed recipe quantities, before ice dilution. Ice, equipment and garnish are additional.

IngredientAmountRole
Gin60 mlBase spirit: flavour and alcoholic structure.
Dry Vermouth22.5 mlWine-based flavour and length; sweetness depends on the product.
Maraschino7.5 mlModifier: flavour, sweetness and/or bitterness; check the bottle.
Orange bitters2 dashConcentrated seasoning; keep its stated unit.

Method

  1. Combine all ingredients, except absinthe, in a mixing glass over cracked ice and stir until chilled.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe rinsed or atomized with absinthe.
  3. Express lemon twist, then use as garnish. Finish off with a brandied cherry.

Glass: Coupe
Garnish: lemon twist and brandied cherry

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