Tuxedo

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.

21% ABVStrongCocktails

Medium

Difficulty

4 min

Time

172 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Gin

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

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

  1. Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.

  2. 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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