Turf Cocktail
Equal parts gin and dry vermouth stirred with a whisper of anis and bitters, finished with orange peel. A dry, aromatic relic of the martini's early days.
21% 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
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Dry Vermouth1 oz
- Gin1 oz
- Orange Peel(optional)Twist of
- Anisette1/4 tsp
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Turf Cocktail close to the original.
Instead of Angostura Bitters
- Orange Bitters— citrus-forward
- Peychaud's Bitters— brighter, anise-tinged
Instead of Dry Vermouth
- Blanc Vermouth— slightly sweeter
- Lillet Blanc— lighter, citrusy
Instead of Gin
- Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
- Vodka— cleaner, less botanical
Instead of Anisette
- Sambuca— drier, boozier
Instructions
Stir all ingredients (except orange peel) with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
Add the twist of orange peel and serve.
Pairs well with
Anise and bitters complicate this dry martini kin — salty depth answers:
- Anchovy-stuffed olives
- Fennel salami coins
- Parmesan crisps
- Tarragon chicken bites
Similar taste
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