Tuxedo

The Tuxedo is a simple affair, made of gin, sherry and orange bitters, that will give any traditional martini a run for its money in dryness. One of the most prominent old cocktail books to feature this recipe was issued by the Waldorf-Astoria hotel bar in 1934. Jarred Roth, beverage director of the Bar Room at the Beekman in New York, gives the drink an added herbal touch by applying a light rinse of absinthe to the glass. To achieve a more traditional Tuxedo flavor profile, simply omit the absinthe.

Ingredients

• Absinthe, preferably St. George Absinthe Verte (optional)
• 2.5 ounces gin, preferably Greenhook
• 0.5 ounce manzanilla sherry
• 2 dashes orange bitters, preferably Regan’s
• Lemon twist, for garnish

Steps

1. Chill a coupe glass. Rinse with absinthe, if using, then toss out excess liquid.
2. In a mixing glass three-quarters filled with ice, stir the gin, sherry and bitters until chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into the coupe glass. Garnish with lemon twist.