DUPLEX COCKTAIL
This sophisticated pre-Prohibition cocktail balances the botanical sweetness of Old Tom Gin with the complex interplay of both sweet Italian and dry French vermouths. The addition of acid phosphate provides a clean, neutral tartness that brightens the drink without adding fruit flavor, while orange bitters add a zesty aromatic finish. Served chilled in a cocktail glass, it offers a refined and refreshing sipping experience perfect for an aperitif.
Ingredients
- 3/4 ounce Old Tom Gin (Originally '1/2 jigger'. Converted to modern measurement (1 jigger = 1.5 oz).)
- 1 ounce Sweet Vermouth (Italian) (Originally '1 pony Italian Vermouth'. Converted to modern measurement (1 pony = 1 oz).)
- 1 ounce Dry Vermouth (French) (Originally '1 pony French Vermouth'. Converted to modern measurement (1 pony = 1 oz).)
- 3 dashes Acid Phosphate (A vintage souring agent. If unavailable, substitute with a few drops of lemon juice or citric acid solution.)
- 4 dashes Orange Bitters
- 1 cup Shaved Ice (Quantity estimated for filling the shaker.)
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Instructions
- 1Fill a large bar glass or cocktail shaker with shaved ice. Add the Old Tom Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Dry Vermouth, Acid Phosphate, and Orange Bitters.
- 2Shake the mixture vigorously until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and serve immediately.
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