Barton Special Cocktail
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Barton Special Cocktail
Serve in a Martini glass
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 3⁄4 oz | Calvados / apple brandy / straight applejack |
| 3⁄4 oz | Blended Scotch whisky |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Martini glass.
- Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.
- STIR all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
- EXPRESS lemon zest twist over the cocktail and use as garnish.
Review:
Dry and hardcore - gin, apple brandy and Scotch, tamed only by a little dilution and being chilled.
History:
Thought to be named after the noted 'all American' advertising guru and political publicist, Bruce Fairchild Barton, who in 1919 co-founded the Barton, Durstine & Osborn advertising agency.
Nutrition:
One serving of Barton Special Cocktail contains 204 calories
Alcohol content:
- 2.1 standard drinks
- 31.97% alc./vol. (31.97° proof)
- 28.8 grams of pure alcohol
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