Improved Gin Cocktail

Spirit-forward & Boozy · rocks glass

An exquisite 19th-century gin cocktail, it elevates the spirit with maraschino liqueur, absinthe, bitters, and a touch of sweetness, presenting a complex and aromatic profile.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Old Tom Gin
• 0.25 oz Maraschino Liqueur
• 1 dash Absinthe
• 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
• 0.25 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 piece Lemon Peel (optional)

Method

1. Combine gin, maraschino liqueur, absinthe, Angostura bitters, and simple syrup in a mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir until well-chilled, about 30 seconds.
3. Strain into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube.
4. Express the oils from a lemon peel over the drink and drop it in as a garnish.

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