Tuxedo No. 2
An opulent pre-Prohibition classic — gin with fino sherry, maraschino, absinthe, and orange bitters create a complex, sophisticated, spirit-forward cocktail. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz London dry gin
- 1.5 oz Fino sherry
- 0.3 oz Maraschino liqueur
- 0.3 tsp Absinthe
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- lemon twist (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Enjoy with rich, opulent dishes like foie gras or truffle-infused risotto, where the complex botanicals and fino sherry's dry elegance stand up to luxurious ingredients.
Instructions
Add gin, fino sherry, maraschino, absinthe, and orange bitters to a mixing glass with ice
Stir for 25 seconds until well chilled
Strain into a chilled nick and nora glass
Express a lemon twist over the drink and drop it in
Tips
Named after the Tuxedo Club in Tuxedo Park, New York, birthplace of the tuxedo jacket Fino sherry adds a bone-dry, saline quality that makes this incredibly elegant Use absinthe sparingly — it should be a whisper, not a shout