Name: The O. G.
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 52.5 ml Gin; 22.5 ml Rosso/sweet vermouth; 15 ml Cynar/carciofo amaro; 4 drop Grapefruit bitters

Ingredients

1 ³⁄₄ fl oz

Hayman's London Dry Gin

³⁄₄ fl oz

Strucchi Rosso Vermouth

¹⁄₂ fl oz

Cynar or other carciofo amaro

4 drop

Grapefruit bitters

Flavour Profile

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of The O. G. contains 175 calories

Alcohol content:

1.6 standard drinks
24.24% alc./vol. (48.48° proof)
21.9 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Rosso/rouge/sweet vermouth (di Torino) — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites

History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2021 by J. E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails. Mr Clapham describes this cocktail as being "an Old Gin cocktail, updated with amaro and grapefruit bitters." Originally made with Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino.

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Comments & Discussion

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John CARR Premium Member 1y

The combination of Cynar with grapefruit bitters is a small act of genius: they play off each so beautifully, as well with gin herbals (Plymouth here). I try negroni riffs a lot, and this one stands out from the crowd for me. I served on a Rock - trying to temper the continued warm weather.

John CARR Premium Member 1y

Particularly appreciated pun in the title - OG being one of less favourite pretentious trendy expressions. A characteristically wodehosian piece of culture jamming by Jason Clapham. I dips me lid.

Yorey C 2y

gilbeys | bitter truth grapefruit bitters ... didnt like this, pretty bitter, clashing, so far i havent liked these bitters so that could be the problem or maybe i need better gin or vermouth

Hunter Newsome 3y

Very good, something like an aperitif disguised as a digestif. Surprisingly dry, and slightly bitter, and the grapefruit bitters are a nice touch.

John Hinojos Premium Member 3y

Was looking for a good aperitivo to have before an Italian dinner. Nicely bitter with the herbal falvours from the gin. Grapefruit bitters add a slight hint of citrus. Not overly sweet.

Chris Brislawn 3y

Is that red or white vermouth? Not sure what an "Old Gin cocktail" is, but with red vermouth (my guess) this looks like a "dry" Negroni variation.

Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member 3y

Yup, sweet vermouth.

Chris Brislawn 2y

Finally got around to trying this, using Carpano Antica and the "low octane" (16.5%) version of Cynar, which I upped to 3/4 oz (same as the vermouth) so it wouldn't get lost. Left the gin at 1.75 oz for a "dry Negroni" effect. Cynar instead of Campari is a great variation, and the proportions make for a lighter, drier cocktail that lets the herbal aspects of the ingredients come through rather than being overwhelmed by sweet and bitter flavors. A great aperitivo, and a great kickoff to International Negroni Week (negroniweek.com) even though it doesn't use Campari.