grand marnierGrand Marnier

Guard's Cocktail

Guard's Cocktail image
Serve in
a Martini glass...
1½ shot Rutte Dry Gin BUY
¾ shot Martini Rosso vermouth BUY
⅛ shot Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge BUY
1 dash Angostura Orange Bitters BUY
How to make:

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

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

Old Guard but this Sweet Martini made sweeter with a dash of orange liqueur well deserves a place on modern cocktail lists.

Origin:

Vintage cocktail of unknown origins.

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