TUXEDO

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The Tuxedo is a simple affair, made of gin, sherry and orange bitters, that will give any traditional martini a run for its money in dryness. One of the most prominent old cocktail books to feature this recipe was issued by the Waldorf-Astoria hotel bar in 1934. Jarred Roth, beverage director of the Bar Room at the Beekman in New York, gives the drink an added herbal touch by applying a light rinse of absinthe to the glass. To achieve a more traditional Tuxedo flavor profile, simply omit the absinthe.

Provided by Robert Simonson

Categories     cocktails

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

Absinthe, preferably St. George Absinthe Verte (optional)
2 1/2 ounces gin, preferably Greenhook
1/2 ounce manzanilla sherry
2 dashes orange bitters, preferably Regan's
Lemon twist, for garnish

Steps:

  • Chill a coupe glass. Rinse with absinthe, if using, then toss out excess liquid.
  • In a mixing glass three-quarters filled with ice, stir the gin, sherry and bitters until chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into the coupe glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 211, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sodium 3 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

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