- 45 ml1.5 ozgin
- 15 ml0.5 ozdry vermouth
- 5 ml0.25 ozmaraschino liqueur
- 1 dashabsinthe
- 1 dashorange bitters
Garnish: lemon twist
- Method
- Stirred
- Strength
- ~26% ABV
- Difficulty
- ●●●
Method
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
- Stir until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Twist a lemon peel over the top.
The story
A close relative of the Martini from the same late-1800s era, dressed up with a touch of maraschino and absinthe for a more layered finish. It never got the fame of its sibling, but it rewards anyone who tries it.
Flavour
Quick answers
Tuxedo questions
How do you make a Tuxedo?
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe. Twist a lemon peel over the top. You need 45 ml (1.5 oz) gin, 15 ml (0.5 oz) dry vermouth, 5 ml (0.25 oz) maraschino liqueur, 1 dash absinthe and 1 dash orange bitters.
What's in a Tuxedo?
Gin, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, absinthe and orange bitters, garnished with lemon twist.
Is a Tuxedo shaken or stirred?
Stirred. It is all spirit, so stirring keeps it silky and clear.
What glass is a Tuxedo served in?
A coupe, with no ice.
How strong is a Tuxedo?
About 26% ABV once it is diluted, so it is a strong, spirit-forward drink.
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