Tuxedo

Classic Cocktails · Gin Cocktails

Tuxedo

A dressed-up Martini with anise and cherry nuances.

Base spirit: Gin
Origin: New York, USA
Period: 1880s

Ingredients

IBA official specification

Old Tom gin30 ml
Dry vermouth30 ml
Maraschino2.5 ml
Absinthe1.5 ml
Orange bitters3 dash

Glass: Cocktail glass
Ice: Served up, no ice
Garnish: Cherry and lemon zest
Technique: Stirred
Difficulty: Intermediate
Prep time: 4 min

Method

01
Chill the cocktail glass.
02
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice.
03
Stir for 20–30 seconds until well chilled.
04
Strain into the cocktail glass.
05
Garnish with a cherry and lemon zest.

Tasting Notes

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Body

Aroma: Anise, juniper, cherry
Finish: Dry and aromatic
Character: Elegant Martini variant

Tasting scores are MIXY editorial assessments.

History & Background

Named after the Tuxedo Club in Tuxedo Park, New York, in the 1880s.

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