The Bombay Cocktail is a delicate, aperitif-style drink that balances dry and sweet vermouth with brandy, absinthe, and a hint of curaçao for subtle spice and complexity.
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Stir well with cracked ice and strain into 3 oz.
cocktail glass.
Prepare fresh to order. Pre-batch unmixed ingredients in a sealed bottle for up to 2 weeks; stir with ice before serving.
mixing glass · bar spoon · jigger · strainer
Yes. Omit it or replace with a small dash of anise-flavored liqueur like Pernod or Ouzo for similar herbal notes without reducing other ingredients.
Stir with ice for 20–30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly without aerating; strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.
Use quality dry and sweet vermouths (e.g., Noilly Prat, Carpano, or Dolin); fresher vermouth yields cleaner flavor.
Pre-batch unmixed ingredients in a bottle for up to 2 weeks, then stir with ice when serving; do not batch with ice.
A lemon twist or dash of Angostura bitters on top complements the herbal and spice notes.
