Classic Tuxedo No. 2 Cocktail
Classic Tuxedo No. 2 Cocktail
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 ounces gin, like Plymouth
- 1 ounce Fino Sherry, like Noilly Prat
- 1/4 ounce maraschino liqueur
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- Crushed ice
- Whole ice cubes
- 3 spritzes absinthe, in a spray bottle
- Lemon peel
- Lemon twist, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large mixing glass or the base of a cocktail shaker, combine gin, sherry, maraschino liqueur, orange biters, and crushed ice. Top with whole ice, and stir until chilled.
Spray glass with absinthe, and strain cocktail into the glass. Twist lemon peel over glass to release essential oils. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Notes
If you don't have a spray bottle for the absinthe, simply rinse the glass.