Tuxedo
Gin and dry vermouth dressed up with dashes of absinthe, maraschino and orange bitters, served with a cherry and lemon twist. Formal wear for the martini family.
Medium
Difficulty
4 min
Time
172 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Gin
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Dry Vermouth1 oz
- Cherry(optional)1
- Gin1 oz
- Lemon Peel(optional)1
- Absinthe1/4 bar spoon
- Maraschino Liqueur1/4 bar spoon
- Orange Bitters3 dashes
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Tuxedo close to the original.
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 Absinthe
- Pastis— softer anise
- Pernod— lighter, sweeter
Instead of Maraschino Liqueur
- Cherry Heering— sweeter and darker
Instead of Orange Bitters
- Angostura Bitters— spicier, less citrus
Instructions
Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
Garnish with a cherry and a twist of lemon zest.
Pairs well with
Absinthe and maraschino dress this gin classic for black-tie canapés:
- Oysters with champagne mignonette
- Caviar on toast points
- Cherry-almond bites
- Truffled deviled eggs
Similar taste
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