Johnnie Cocktail

Name: Johnnie Cocktail Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 oz Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec; 1 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Sloe Gin; 1 tsp Old Mr. Boston Anisette

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The Johnnie cocktail is a vintage aperitif-style drink combining sloe gin, triple sec, and anisette into a balanced, herbal sipper with subtle fruit and spice notes.

🏷️Equipment: cocktail glass

Total

5 min

Servings

4

Recipe Source

Visit Mr. Boston Drinks

From Mr. Boston Drinks · by Mr. Boston Deluxe Official Bartender's Guide

Ingredients

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3/4 oz Old Mr. Boston Triple Sec
1 1/2 oz Old Mr. Boston Sloe Gin
1 tsp Old Mr. Boston Anisette

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Instructions

1
Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use high-quality Old Mr. Boston spirits; sloe gin's fruit character drives the drink's complexity.
Chill your glassware before serving to maintain the cocktail's balance and prevent rapid dilution.
Stir all ingredients with ice for 10–15 seconds to blend without over-diluting; a short stir is key for spirit-forward drinks.
Serve as an aperitif in a small coupe glass (2–3 oz) to highlight the herbal, aromatic profile rather than as a tall mixed drink.

Substitutions

Sloe gin → gin + crème de cassis (shifts to berry-forward; adjust cassis to taste)
Anisette → pastis or Pernod (same licorice note; use sparingly as these are stronger)

Storage & make-ahead

Mixed cocktails do not store long; prepare to order. Pre-batched spirit blends keep refrigerated up to 2 weeks in a sealed bottle.

Equipment

cocktail shaker or mixing glass · bar spoon · jigger (measuring cup)

Common Questions

What is sloe gin and can I substitute it?

Sloe gin is a fruit liqueur made from blackthorn berries. If unavailable, use regular gin with a splash of blackberry liqueur or crème de cassis, though the flavor profile will shift slightly.

Should the Johnnie be served cold or at room temperature?

Serve chilled over ice or pre-chill the glass. The cold temperature balances the sweetness of the anisette and smooths the spirit blend.

What does anisette add to this drink?

Anisette brings a sweet licorice note that rounds out the sloe gin's fruit and triple sec's citrus, creating the cocktail's signature herbal-sweet finish.