The Income Tax Cocktail is a gin-based aperitif that combines dry and sweet vermouth with fresh orange juice and bitters. Its balanced herbal and citrus profile makes it a sophisticated pre-dinner drink.
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Visit Mr. Boston DrinksFrom Mr. Boston Drinks · by Old Mr. Boston De Luxe Official Bartender's Guide
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Shake well with cracked ice and strain into 3 oz.
cocktail glass.
Cocktails are best served fresh. Store pre-batched cocktail (without ice) in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; re-stir and strain before serving.
jigger · bar spoon · mixing glass · Hawthorne strainer
Use a dry gin with botanical complexity—London Dry style gins work well. Avoid heavily flavored or barrel-aged gins that overpower the delicate vermouth balance.
Yes, fresh-squeezed orange juice is essential for bright, clean flavor. Bottled juice will dull the cocktail's citrus character.
Yes, multiply the recipe and store in a bottle up to 24 hours before serving. Stir with ice and strain into glasses just before serving.
Angostura bitters is the standard choice. Avoid chocolate or fruit bitters; stick to aromatic or orange bitters for complementary flavor.
Stir with ice for 10–15 seconds to chill and integrate ingredients while maintaining the spirit-forward profile. Shaking adds excessive dilution.
