Garnish:
Lemon zest twist & 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 | Dry vermouth |
1 dash | Luxardo Maraschino liqueur |
2 dash | Orange Bitters by Angostura |
1 dash | La Fée Parisienne absinthe (omit for Cocktails Made Easy) |
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Review:
A Fifty-Fifty Martini with added flavour and aroma thanks to the addition of a trio of bitters, liquor and liqueur.
History:
Adapted from recipes in The Savoy Cocktail Book (1930) by Harry Craddock, The Official Mixer's Manual (1934 & 1940) by Patrick Gavin Duffy.
Tuxedo cocktail history and its many variations
Nutrition:
One serving of Tuxedo Cocktail No.2 (Savoy & Duffy's recipe) contains 155 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.6 standard drinks
- 24.69% alc./vol. (49.38° proof)
- 22.5 grams of pure alcohol
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