
Victor
Gin shaken with brandy and sweet vermouth, served up. A firm, vinous cocktail from the classic canon.
27% ABVStrongCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
175 Cal
Calories
1
Serving
Flavor profile
Gin
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Brandy· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Apple Brandy — adds orchard fruit, Cognac — smoother, more refined
- Gin· not in your bar1 ½ oz
Or swap: Old Tom Gin — slightly softer and sweeter, Vodka — cleaner, less botanical
- Sweet Vermouth· not in your bar½ oz
Or swap: Dubonnet — wine-ier, lightly spiced, Port — richer and fruitier
Instructions
Shake all ingredients with ice.
Strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.
Pairs well with
Brandy, gin, and sweet vermouth stir up an old-school taste for charcuterie:
- Salami and cornichon skewers
- Pâté on toast
- Aged gouda cubes
- Spiced mixed nuts




