The Tango Cocktail is a balanced gin-based aperitif that combines dry and sweet vermouth, fresh orange juice, and triple sec for a citrus-forward, slightly herbal drink. Its equal vermouth proportions make it distinctly smooth and sophisticated.
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Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.
Mix to order; cocktails are best served immediately after shaking. Pre-batching is not recommended due to oxidation of juice and spirit dilution.
cocktail shaker · jigger · strainer · bar spoon
London Dry style gin is traditional; Old Mr. Boston Dry Gin as specified delivers clean juniper and botanicals without overpowering the vermouths and citrus.
Shake with ice to chill, combine ingredients thoroughly, and add dilution. The orange juice and triple sec benefit from the aeration that shaking provides.
Triple sec adds orange liqueur depth; you can reduce it or substitute with Cointreau, but the drink will lose citrus complexity.
Fresh-squeezed or high-quality bottled OJ without added sugar works best; avoid powdered or overly sweet varieties that throw off the balance.
It's an aperitif—served before meals. The herbal vermouths and bright citrus stimulate appetite rather than aid digestion.
