Leap Year Martini

Serve in a Martini glass...
2	fl oz	Rutte Dry Gin
½	fl oz	Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
½	fl oz	Martini Rosso vermouth
¼	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

This drink, which is on the dry side, needs to be served ice cold.

About:

Harry Craddock created this drink for the Leap Year celebrations at the Savoy Hotel, London, on 29th February 1928 and recorded it in his 1930 'Savoy Cocktail Book'.

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