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
Flavor profile
Gin
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Gin1 oz
- Dry Vermouth1 oz
- Kümmel1/2 tsp
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Allies Cocktail close to the original.
Instead of Gin
- Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
- Vodka— cleaner, less botanical
Instead of Dry Vermouth
- Blanc Vermouth— slightly sweeter
- Lillet Blanc— lighter, citrusy
Instead of Kümmel
- 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
Similar taste
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