
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
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Gin
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Dry Vermouth· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Blanc Vermouth — slightly sweeter, Lillet Blanc — lighter, citrusy
- Cherry(optional)· not in your bar1
- Gin· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical
- Lemon Peel(optional)· not in your bar1
- Absinthe· not in your bar1/4 bar spoon
Or swap: Pastis — softer anise, Pernod — lighter, sweeter
- Maraschino Liqueur· not in your bar1/4 bar spoon
Or swap: Cherry Heering — sweeter and darker
- Orange Bitters· not in your bar3 dashes
Or swap: 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




