Garnish:
Orange zest twist
How to make:
STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.
| 2 fl oz | Old Tom gin |
| 3 dash | Orange bitters |
| 1 dash | La Fee Parisienne absinthe |
| 1⁄6 fl oz | Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup |
| 3⁄4 fl oz | Chilled water (omit if using wet ice) |
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Comment:
Reminiscent of a Martini but sans vermouth, sweetened with dash of sugar and balanced by heavy use of bitters.
About:
Adapted from a recipe in George J. Kappeler's 1895 book, Modern American Drinks.
A detailed history of the Turf cocktail can be found on our Turf cocktail page.
