FREE LOVE COCKTAIL—Club Style
This vintage 1917 cocktail offers a rich and creamy texture reminiscent of a classic flip, blending the botanical sweetness of Old Tom Gin with the distinct licorice notes of Anisette. The addition of fresh cream and egg white creates a luxurious, velvety mouthfeel that balances the herbal complexity of the spirits. Served in a chilled cocktail glass, it makes for an elegant and indulgent after-dinner drink.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ice cubes (Quantity estimated for shaking. Originally 'Lump Ice'.)
- 1/2 large egg white Egg white (Originally '½ of the white of 1 Egg'. Use pasteurized eggs if concerned about raw egg safety.)
- 3 dashes Anisette
- 1 1/2 ounces Old Tom Gin (Originally '1 jigger'. Converted to modern measurement (1 jigger = 1.5 fl oz).)
- 1 ounce Fresh cream (Originally '1 pony'. Converted to modern measurement (1 pony = 1 fl oz).)
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Instructions
- 1In a cocktail shaker, combine the egg white, Anisette, Old Tom Gin, and fresh cream.
- 2Add the ice cubes to the shaker. Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosted and the drink is well-chilled and frothy. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
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