The Income Tax Cocktail is a balanced gin-based drink combining equal parts dry and sweet vermouth with fresh orange juice and bitters. It's a citrus-forward, approachable classic with elegant simplicity.
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Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.
Cocktails are best served immediately after mixing. Do not prepare in advance.
cocktail shaker · jigger or measuring spoon · cocktail strainer · coupe or cocktail glass
London Dry style gin is traditional. Use a quality gin with botanical character that won't overpower the delicate vermouth balance.
Fresh juice is essential for flavor balance. Bottled or concentrate will make the drink taste flat and overly sweet.
Aromatic bitters like Angostura are standard. A single dash is all you need to add complexity without dominating.
Shake with ice and strain into a coupe or cocktail glass. The orange juice requires shaking to properly chill and integrate.
It's balanced and citrus-forward rather than sweet, with the dry vermouth tempering the sweet vermouth and orange juice.
