The Tango is a refined gin-based aperitif cocktail that pairs dry gin with equal parts French and Italian vermouth, brightened with fresh squeezed orange and a dash of Curaçao. Its balanced blend of botanical and citrus notes makes it an elegant pre-dinner drink.
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Shake well with cracked ice and strain into 4 oz.
Cocktail glass.
mixing glass or cocktail pitcher · bar spoon · jigger or measuring spoon · cocktail strainer · coupe or martini glass
Use equal parts dry French vermouth (like Noilly Prat) and sweet Italian vermouth (like Martini Rosso) for the traditional balance of herbal and sweet notes.
Fresh squeezed orange is essential to the recipe's citrus character. Bottled juice lacks the bright acidity and aromatic oils needed for balance.
Stir the cocktail with ice for 15-20 seconds to chill and dilute slightly, then strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
Curaçao is a bitter-orange-flavored liqueur. Triple Sec or Cointreau are acceptable substitutes with similar citrus profile and ABV.
