Garnish:
Orange zest twist (discarded) & pineapple wedge on rim
How to make:
MUDDLE orange and pineapple in base of shaker. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
1 slice | Orange (fresh fruit) (chopped) |
3 wedge | Pineapple (fresh) |
1 1/2 fl oz | Rutte Dry Gin |
3/4 fl oz | Rosso/rouge (sweet) vermouth |
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Review:
Light and delicate with gin-laced orange and pineapple and subtle, rich, herbal vermouth notes.
History:
Adapted from Hugo Ensslin's 1917 Recipes for Mixed-Drinks 2nd edition.
HUGO SPECIAL
Hugo Ensslin, 1917
6 slices Orange
3 slices Pineapple
1 Jigger Gin
½ jigger Italian Vermouth
Place slices of orange and pineapple in a mixing glass and muddle well, add cracked ice, Gin and Vermouth, shake well, strain and serve in a stem glass.
Nutrition:
One serving of Hugo Special contains 130 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.3 standard drinks
- 27.15% alc./vol. (54.3° proof)
- 18.3 grams of pure alcohol
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