BLACKTHORNE COCKTAIL

Name: BLACKTHORNE COCKTAIL
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

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

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.