COOPERSTOWN COCKTAIL

Name: COOPERSTOWN COCKTAIL
Ingredients: 1 cup Ice cubes (Originally 'Lump Ice'. Quantity estimated for filling the shaker.); 1.5 ounces Old Tom Gin (Originally 'One jigger'. Converted to modern standard (1 jigger = 1.5 oz).); 0.5 ounce Sweet Vermouth (Originally '1/2 pony of Italian Vermouth'. Italian vermouth is traditionally sweet/red. Converted measurement (1 pony = 1 oz, so 1/2 pony = 0.5 oz).); 6 leaves Fresh mint leaves

This refreshing pre-Prohibition cocktail brings together the slightly sweet profile of Old Tom Gin with the rich, herbal notes of Italian vermouth. Fresh mint leaves are shaken vigorously with the spirits, releasing their aromatic oils to create a crisp and invigorating drink perfect for warm evenings. The result is a beautifully balanced libation that captures the elegance of early 20th-century bartending.

Ingredients

1 cup Ice cubes (Originally 'Lump Ice'. Quantity estimated for filling the shaker.)
1.5 ounces Old Tom Gin (Originally 'One jigger'. Converted to modern standard (1 jigger = 1.5 oz).)
0.5 ounce Sweet Vermouth (Originally '1/2 pony of Italian Vermouth'. Italian vermouth is traditionally sweet/red. Converted measurement (1 pony = 1 oz, so 1/2 pony = 0.5 oz).)
6 leaves Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1Fill a large bar glass or cocktail shaker with the ice cubes. Add the Old Tom Gin, Sweet Vermouth, and fresh mint leaves.
2Shake the ingredients well together until the outside of the shaker feels cold and frosty.
3Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass and serve immediately.