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Old Vermont

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (98)
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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 2⁄3 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
2⁄3 fl oz Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄2 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1⁄2 fl oz Maple syrup
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of orange zest twist.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. EXPRESS orange zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Old Vermont contains 178 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.2 standard drinks
  • 15.25% alc./vol. (30.51° proof)
  • 16.5 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

A vintage cocktail referenced under the entry for the Apple Jack Rabbit Cocktail in David Embury's 1948 The Fine Art Of Mixing Drinks.

APPLEJACK RABBIT
1 part Maple Syrup
1 part Lemon Juice
1 part Orange Juice
6 parts Apple Brandy
Shake with cracked ice.
Apple sugar may be used in place of maple syrup but has the same disadvantage that ordinary dry sugar has compared with a sugar syrup.
This drink is also sometimes, for no reason at all, called the Applejack Dynamite. The same cocktail made with a gin base plus a dash of Angostura is called the Old Vermont.

David Embury, 1948


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Review

Unusually, maple syrup sits with gin in this sour from yesteryear. It sits surprisingly well.

Variations/similar cocktails

Apple Jack Rabbit Cocktail

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Comments & Discussion

Peter M Premium Member
Very nice. I think this is a good candidate for the "Breakfast/brunch" category.
score: 2
Justine Fehley Premium Member
I used Geranium gin and upped it to 60 ml. An odd combination, was much better than expected. Will try again with St. George Terroir gin, since as the previous commenter suggested, I think that a piney flavor would be good here.
score: 2
Michael Cronin
My first mix was as written; very good. Second try I "Vermonted" it up a bit and used Barr Hill Kingdom Strenghth Tom Cat Gin. The gin gives a hint of pine to the citrus and maple. I served in a Simon Pearce rocks glass.
score: 5
Ben S
Delightful cocktail; like orange juice for adults without being overly sweet. The maple syrup marvelously plays very well against the gin and citrus.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Excellent. Has the subtle herbal notes paired with the spice and citrus. Maple adds sweetness and some warm smoky notes.
Using local tree ripened oranges, did find it a tad too sweet as our orange juice is very sweet. Would reduce the maple syrup next time. Great aperitif.
score: 1
Peter Shaw Premium Member
Balance is everything - and this has it!
score: 1
Jose Cruz
amazing drink, cant wait to double the maple syrup and see what happens ;)
score: 1
Richard Christmas
This is surprisingly good—much better than you might think from looking at the recipe. I am not normally a huge fan of Angostura, but it works really well here. Would it be considered bad form to have a second helping?
score: 1
Andy Erskine
A very refreshing aperitif, and simple to make. Many more to come I'm sure. Thanks!
score: 1
Birger Petersen
Just served it on this very Christmas Eve. In one word: Perfect!
score: 2

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