Gin Cocktail 1806
Cocktail Recipe
Description
A refreshing and aromatic gin cocktail that transports you back to the classic era of the 1800s, blending the herbaceous notes of gin with the sweetness of vermouth.
History
The Gin Cocktail became popular in the early 1800s, highlighting gin as the spirit of choice in refined social gatherings. It showcases the balance of flavors that cocktail culture would soon embrace.
Instructions
Step 1.
- Chill a coupe glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water.
Step 2.
- In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour in the gin, sweet vermouth, and orange bitters.
Step 3.
- Stir well until the mixture is well-chilled and diluted, about 30 seconds.
Step 4.
- Strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass.
Step 5.
- Garnish with a twist of lemon peel, expressing the oils over the drink before adding it to the glass.
Ingredients
2 oz Gin
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
2 dashes Orange Bitters (optional)
1 piece Lemon Peel — twisted (garnish)
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