ONION COCKTAIL
This classic pre-Prohibition cocktail offers a unique twist on the traditional Martini template by utilizing the slightly sweeter Old Tom Gin paired with rich Italian vermouth. Unlike its dry counterparts, this recipe explicitly omits bitters to allow the botanical flavors and the savory garnish to shine through. The drink is finished with a pearl onion, adding a distinct crispness that defines this elegant, spirit-forward libation.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces Old Tom Gin (Originally '1 jigger of Burnette's Tom Gin'. Old Tom Gin is slightly sweeter than London Dry.)
- 3/4 ounce Sweet Vermouth (Originally '1/2 of Italian Vermouth'. Interpreted as 1/2 jigger (0.75 oz). Italian Vermouth is typically sweet/red.)
- 1 whole Cocktail onion (For garnish.)
- 1 cup Ice (Cracked ice for stirring. Quantity estimated.)
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Instructions
- 1Fill a large bar glass or mixing glass with cracked ice. Pour in the Old Tom Gin and Sweet Vermouth.
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