
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
Flavor profile
Gin
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Brandy½ oz
- Gin1 ½ oz
- Sweet Vermouth½ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Victor close to the original.
Instead of Brandy
- Apple Brandy— adds orchard fruit
- Cognac— smoother, more refined
Instead of Gin
- Old Tom Gin— slightly softer and sweeter
- Vodka— cleaner, less botanical
Instead of Sweet Vermouth
- 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




