The Tango Cocktail is a citrus-forward gin drink that balances dry and sweet vermouth with fresh orange juice and triple sec. It's a smooth, approachable aperitif with elegant proportions.
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Shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
Cocktails do not store; make fresh to order. Pre-batch the vermouth and gin in a bottle if serving multiple, then add orange juice and triple sec to each serve.
cocktail shaker · jigger · strainer · coupe or cocktail glass
London Dry style gin is traditional; use a mid-range gin with botanical clarity rather than heavily flavored varieties.
Shake vigorously with ice for 10–12 seconds to chill and dilute slightly, then strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.
Fresh juice is key to balance; bottled juice lacks freshness, but bottled works in a pinch—avoid concentrate.
Serve in a coupe, martini, or small cocktail glass over ice or up (chilled without ice).
Drink immediately after shaking; it begins to dilute and oxidize within 5–10 minutes.
