Garnish:
Lemon zest twist (discarded) & Luxardo Maraschino cherry
How to make:
STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.
| 1 1⁄2 fl oz | Rutte Dry Gin |
| 1 1⁄2 fl oz | Noilly Prat Extra Dry |
| 1⁄4 fl oz | Luxardo Maraschino liqueur |
| 1 dash | Orange bitters |
| 1 dash | La Fee Parisienne absinthe (omit for Cocktails Made Easy) |
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Our comment:
Despite the maraschino liqueur this Martini-style cocktail is dry and punchy.
History:
Adapted from a recipe in Harry Johnson's 1882 Bartenders' Manual.
A detailed history of the Turf cocktail can be found on our Turf cocktail page.
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