Turf Club Cocktail (Johnson's recipe)

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How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Lemon zest twist (discarded) & Luxardo Maraschino cherry

Comment:

Despite the maraschino liqueur this Martini-style cocktail is dry and punchy.

About:

Adapted from a recipe in Harry Johnson’s 1882 Bartenders’ Manual.

Nutrition:

There are approximately 189 calories in one serving of Turf Club Cocktail (Johnson's recipe).

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