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Bridal

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (103)
Bridal image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 2/3 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
3/4 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1/6 fl oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
2 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura

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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. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE 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
More cocktails with similar strength and taste profile

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Bridal contains 157 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 26.18% alc./vol. (52.36° proof)
  • 20.5 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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

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History

Adapted from a recipe in Albert Stevens Crockett's 1931 Old Waldorf Bar Days. This rejuvenated classic was brought to my attention by by J. E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails. Mr Clapham's recipe is as above, but with 60ml (2oz) Plymouth Gin.

BRIDAL
Two dashes Orange Bitters
Dash of Maraschino
One-third jigger Italian Vermouth
Two-thirds Plymouth Gin
Stir; strain
One piece Orange Peel, twisted, thrown in glass

Albert Stevens Crockett, 1931


Review

Richly aromatic and somewhat reminiscent of a Martinez.

Variations/similar cocktails

As with the Martinez, I believe the Bridal is better with either Old Tom gin or genever, or a combo of these genever spirits. This led me to create the Bridal Suite.

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Comments & Discussion

Aidan O’Shea
I went with Cocchi Dopo Teatro vermouth amaro in lieu of regular sweet vermouth in the hopes of cutting down on the sweetness and raising the complexity level. I'd make that substitution again.
score: 1
G. M. Genovese Premium Member
Sipsmith London Dry, Carpano Classico, Regans No. 6... Immediate, obvious Martinez flavors. I like this sort of simpler take on that drink. Gotta compare this to my multitude of other Martinez recipes (head spinning).
score: 1
Yorey C
Gordon's | Rivata ... kinda just tastes like bland wine to me :s
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
This was an excellent aperitif. Slightly sweet, but perfect for how we were using. The gin added nice herbal flavours. This is a cocktail where the quality and taste of your vermouth will impact the final cocktail.
score: 3
Herbert Brant
Interesting. I made this with a nice Dutch Genever, giving the cocktail a soft smokey flavor as a balance to the sweetness of the Vermouth and Maraschino.
score: 2
Luca Viviani Premium Member
I love it, as delicious as only simple cocktails can be.
score: 1
Nathalie O Flynn Premium Member
Just sipped this, my husband made this as I am showing him bits and pieces and he loves it ;), thinking of my old age you know. This was fabulous.
score: 2
Leon Camfield
Delicious. I took the gin to 60ml, for a slightly stronger drink.
score: 1
Miguel Perales Premium Member
This is a sweet drink with the Vermouth being the most predominant flavor. I used Plymouth gin, but will try it next time with a Genever or Old Tom as recommended (but an Old Tom may push the sweetness even further).
score: 2

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