Casino
A pre-Prohibition gem from the golden age of cocktails — gin, maraschino, orange bitters, and lemon juice create a bright, slightly sweet, aromatic pour. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Old Tom gin
- 0.3 oz Maraschino liqueur
- 0.3 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
- brandied cherry (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with delicate appetizers such as smoked salmon canapés or fresh crab salad, where the bright citrus and subtle cherry notes enhance rather than overpower delicate flavors.
Instructions
Add gin, maraschino liqueur, lemon juice, and orange bitters to a shaker with ice
Shake briefly for 10 seconds
Double strain into a chilled coupe glass
Garnish with a lemon twist and a brandied cherry
Tips
This cocktail appears in Harry Johnson's 1882 Bartender's Manual Old Tom gin adds a subtle sweetness that complements the maraschino beautifully If Old Tom is unavailable, use London dry gin with an extra barspoon of simple syrup