Bombay Cocktail

Classic · Multiple · Rocks glass

From The Ideal Bartender by Tom Bullock (1917) — first cocktail book by an African-American bartender, published while at the St. Louis Country Club. Original spec: 3 ingredients; method: "Use a Claret glass. Break one Ice Cold Egg into glass. Add salt and Spanish Paprica and serve.".

GlassRocks glass
GarnishNone
ABV0%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorclassic, pre-prohibition, bullock-1917, historic

Ingredients

  • Olive Oil0.5 oz
  • Vinegar0.5 oz
  • Worcestershire Sauce0.5 oz

Method

  1. Add vinegar and worcestershire sauce to mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir until well chilled
  3. Strain into chilled rocks glass
  4. Garnish with olive oil