Elk Martini

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a Martini glass...
1 fl oz Rutte Dry Gin
1 fl oz La Vieille Prune plum brandy
¼ fl oz Noilly Prat Extra Dry
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How to make:

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

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist

Comment:

Craddock calls for this drink to be shaken, but in this instance stirring seems more in order.

About:

Adapted from Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book.

Our Martini cocktail page details its evolution and other common variants.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 140 calories in one serving of Elk Martini.

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