
Boomerang
A dry, stirred gin cocktail seasoned with dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur and bitters, garnished with a cherry. Crisp and aromatic with a subtle cherry-almond return.
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
170 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Gin
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Maraschino Liqueur· not in your bar1/2 tsp
Or swap: Cherry Heering — sweeter and darker
- Gin· not in your bar2 oz
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical
- Maraschino Cherry(optional)· not in your bar1
- Angostura Bitters· not in your bar2 dashes
Or swap: Orange Bitters — citrus-forward, Peychaud's Bitters — brighter, anise-tinged
- Dry Vermouth· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Blanc Vermouth — slightly sweeter, Lillet Blanc — lighter, citrusy
Instructions
In a mixing glass half-filled with ice cubes, combine the gin, vermouth, bitters, and maraschino liqueur.
Stir well.
Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with the cherry.
Pairs well with
Dry, cherry-tinged gin sipping pairs neatly with savory antipasto bites:
- Prosciutto-wrapped grissini
- Marinated artichoke hearts
- Asiago cubes
- Amarena cherry crostini




