BLACKTHORNE COCKTAIL
This classic pre-Prohibition cocktail combines the herbal complexity of vermouth with the fruity, tart sweetness of sloe gin for a sophisticated flavor profile. A touch of lemon juice and syrup balances the botanicals, while Angostura and orange bitters add aromatic depth to this elegant drink. Served chilled in a cocktail glass, it offers a refreshing and refined sip perfect for an evening aperitif.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ice (shaved or cubed) (Quantity estimated for filling the mixing glass.)
- 1/4 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Simple syrup (Originally 'Syrup'.)
- 3/4 ounce Sweet Vermouth (Originally '1/2 jigger Vermouth'. Converted to modern measurement (1/2 jigger = 0.75 oz).)
- 3/4 ounce Sloe Gin (Originally '1/2 jigger Sloe Gin'. Converted to modern measurement (1/2 jigger = 0.75 oz).)
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
- 2 dashes Orange Bitters
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Instructions
- 1Fill a mixing glass approximately 2/3 full with shaved ice (or cubed ice).
- 2Add the lemon juice, simple syrup, Sweet Vermouth, Sloe Gin, Angostura Bitters, and Orange Bitters to the mixing glass.
- 3Stir the mixture well until chilled, then strain into a cocktail glass and serve immediately.
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