Tuxedo #2
Ingredients
- Absinthe, to rinse the glass, discard the excess10 ml
- Gin, ideally Plymouth70 ml
- Blanc vermouth15 ml
- Maraschino liqueur10 ml
- Orange bitters4 dashes
- Ice
Garnish
Lemon or orange twist, and a cocktail cherry (optional)
Flavor
Sweet, Herbal
Method
- Swirl the absinthe inside a coupe or martini glass to coat it, then discard the excess.
- Put the gin, the blanc vermouth, the maraschino and the dashes of orange bitters in a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
- Stir about 30 seconds.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Finish with the lemon or orange twist, and the cocktail cherry, if desired.
About
The second version of the Tuxedo, more popular than the first: essentially a Martini with a touch of absinthe and maraschino. Absinthe is used to rinse the glass, with the excess discarded. Blanc vermouth and maraschino distinguish this version from the Old Tom gin Tuxedo.
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