Orange Martini

Serve in Martini glass...
2	fl oz	Rutte Dry Gin
1	fl oz	Freshly squeezed orange juice
½	fl oz	Martini Rosso vermouth
¼	fl oz	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)
3	dash	Angostura Orange Bitters

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Orange zest twist

Comment:

A sophisticated, complex balance of orange and gin.

About:

Adapted from the Orange Cocktail and Orange Martini Cocktail in the 1930's edition of the 'Savoy Cocktail Book' by Harry Craddock.

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