GILLETTE COCKTAIL—Chicago Style
This refreshing pre-Prohibition cocktail combines the botanical sweetness of Old Tom gin with the tart brightness of fresh lime juice. A touch of superfine sugar balances the acidity, resulting in a crisp, sophisticated drink with a smooth, clean finish. Served ice-cold in a stemmed glass, it captures the elegant spirit of classic Chicago bartending.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ice cubes (Originally 'Lump Ice'. Quantity estimated for mixing.)
- 1/2 lime Lime (Juiced.)
- 2 1/4 ounces Old Tom Gin (Originally '1 1/2 jiggers'. Converted to modern measurement (1 jigger = 1.5 oz, so 1.5 * 1.5 = 2.25 oz). Burnette's brand specified in original.)
- 1/2 teaspoon Superfine sugar (Bar sugar) (Originally 'Bar Sugar'. Superfine sugar dissolves best in cold cocktails.)
Instructions
- 1Fill a large mixing glass with ice cubes.
- 2Squeeze the juice from the lime half into the glass. Add the Old Tom Gin and superfine sugar.
- 3Stir the mixture well with a bar spoon until the outside of the glass feels cold. Strain the liquid into a chilled cocktail glass.