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

The O. G.
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Serve in a Coupe glass

Ingredients:
1 ³⁄₄ oz	Hayman's London Dry Gin
³⁄₄ oz	Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
¹⁄₂ oz	Cynar or other carciofo amaro
4 drop	Bob's Grapefruit Bitters

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How to make:

Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
STIR all ingredients with ice.
FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

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Review:

Spiritous gin supported by herbaceous and bitter botanical notes with a touch of citrus freshness and rich vanilla.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2021 by Jason E. Clapham at the St. Edward's MCR at Oxford, England. Jason 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 Originally made with Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino.

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Nutrition:

One serving of The O. G. contains 175 calories

Alcohol content:

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

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John CARR

16th March at 12:55

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

21st March at 14:32

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

30th January 2024 at 07:05

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

7th August 2023 at 17:48

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

5th August 2023 at 00:22

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

13th July 2023 at 02:07

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.

Chris Brislawn

19th September 2023 at 03:57

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.

Simon Difford

13th July 2023 at 08:09

Yup, sweet vermouth.

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