The Tuxedo cocktail is a sophisticated gin-and-vermouth aperitif featuring maraschino liqueur, absinthe substitute, and orange bitters for herbal complexity. A refined pre-dinner drink with elegant, balanced flavors.
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Stir well with cracked ice and strain into 3 oz.
cocktail glass.
Serve with a cherry.
This is a cocktail best served fresh. Prepare components separately and store spirits at room temperature or chilled; mix and serve immediately.
cocktail shaker or mixing glass · bar spoon · jigger · cocktail strainer · coupe or cocktail glass
Use ¼ tsp pastis, Pernod, or a drop of real absinthe. Skip it entirely for a drier drink if unavailable.
Stir with ice for 30 seconds to chill and dilute slightly. Strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.
Express orange peel oils over the drink and drop it in, or add a cherry if you prefer sweetness.
Mix the spirits and bitters in a bottle; store chilled. Stir with ice and strain into glasses just before serving.
The Tuxedo adds maraschino and absinthe to a gin-vermouth base, creating herbal and slightly sweet notes versus a dry Martini.
