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.
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
140 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Gin
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Angostura Bitters· not in your bar2 dashes
Or swap: Orange Bitters — citrus-forward, Peychaud's Bitters — brighter, anise-tinged
- Dry Vermouth· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Blanc Vermouth — slightly sweeter, Lillet Blanc — lighter, citrusy
- Gin· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical
- Orange Peel(optional)· not in your barTwist of
- Anisette· not in your bar1/4 tsp
Or swap: 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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