Hugo Special

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (9 ratings)

Serve in

Nick & Nora glass

Photographed in

Urban Bar Nick & Nora

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) (chopped)
3 wedge Pineapple (fresh)
1 1/2 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
3/4 fl oz Strucchi Rosso 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
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.

Hugo Ensslin, 1917

Alcohol content:

  • 1.3 standard drinks
  • 26.45% alc./vol. (52.9° proof)
  • 17.9 grams of pure alcohol
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