Guard's Cocktail

Serve in a Martini glass...
1½	fl oz	Rutte Dry Gin
¾	fl oz	Martini Rosso vermouth
⅛	fl oz	Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
1	dash	Angostura Orange Bitters

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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.

About:

Vintage cocktail of unknown origins.

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