Opera

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Discerning Drinkers (21 ratings)

Serve in

Nick & Nora glass

Photographed in

UB Nick and Nora Gold 6oz

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

How to make:

STIR all ingredients with ice and strain into chilled glass.

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Review:

I've combined classic recipes from both Jacques Straub (1914) and Harry Craddock (1930) in this gin-laced, vinous, late-night sipper with delicate mandarin and maraschino richness.

History:

The Opera cocktail first appeared in Jacques Straub's 1914 book Drinks. However, the version of the Opera mostly seen today comes from Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book.

Opera Cocktail.
½ jigger Dubonnet.
½ jigger dry gin.
2 barspoons crême de mandarine.
Twist orange peel on top.
Shake, strain and serve.

Jacques Straub, 1914

OPERA COCKTAIL.
1/6 Maraschino.
1/6 Dubonnet.
2/3 Dry gin.
Shake well and strain into cocktail glass. Squeeze orange peel on top.

Harry Craddock, 1930

Nutrition:

145 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.5 standard drinks
  • 28.26% alc./vol. (56.52° proof)
  • 21.4 grams of pure alcohol
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