
Allies Cocktail
A dry, stirred blend of gin and dry vermouth seasoned with a hint of caraway-scented kummel. Savory, herbal and quietly old-world.
22.5% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
140 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Gin
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Gin· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical
- Dry Vermouth· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Blanc Vermouth — slightly sweeter, Lillet Blanc — lighter, citrusy
- Kümmel· not in your bar1/2 tsp
Or swap: Aquavit — caraway cousin, drier
Instructions
Stir all ingredients with ice.
Strain contents into a cocktail glass, and serve.
Pairs well with
Caraway-scented kümmel gives this gin sipper a taste for Central European bites:
- Rye crisps with smoked ham
- Pickled herring bites
- Caraway cheese straws
- Soft pretzels with mustard




