Glassware: Chilled Cocktail Glass
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. Tinkerman’s Citrus Supreme Gin
1.5 oz. Foro Dry Vermouth di Tornino
.25 oz. Cocchi Americano
Garnish: Lemon Twist
Directions: Combine ingredients with ice in a mixing glass. Using a bar spoon, stir the drink 40 times and taste. If you prefer a lighter taste, continue to stir until the desired dilution level is reached. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, garnish, serve and enjoy!
Flavor Profile: This drink pops with very bright citrus flavors. The notes are lemon and orange, alongside a dry flavor of light herbs and botanicals brought forth by the dry vermouth and the Cocchi Americano. The other big factor here is sweetness. This cocktail is meant to have only the smallest touch of residual sweetness in it due to the Cocchi American. However, the gin and vermouth keep this drink dry, not arid land dry, but comfortable beach breeze dry. Cocchi is another floral-flavored aromatized wine, so expect subtle but noticeable notes of flowers and fruit to be the backbone of this drink. There is a light bitterness at the end, as is the result of the medicinal herbs used in all three liquors. Aptly paired alongside the traditional second course, this is an amazing beverage to have with fish, salad, anti-pasta, or raw foods such as oysters.
Background: Looking at this recipe, several key factors jump out: it looks very familiar, it’s easy to make, and it’s a progression in strength from the appetizer course beverage.
Yes, this drink looks like a Martini…it’s styled to be in that family. Constantly evolving, when made right, the Martini family of beverages is not just classic but delicious. It’s also super easy to make. It’s approachable and ingredient-friendly. When the three simple ingredients are combined, an amazing drink is created. Finally, the Progression … not dry, not sweet, not overly boozy, but big with flavor. In pairing with the course, the beverage adds body alongside the food course, and again, the light bittering agents help keep the stomach fresh and ready for more.
