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French. Vermouth Cocktail

Classic · Wine · Coupe glass

From Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1900). Original recipe: "Three dashes orange bitters in mixing-glass half full fine ice; add one jigger French vermouth. Mix well, strain into cocktail-glass; add a piece twisted lemon-peel on top."

GlassCoupe glass
GarnishNone
ABV14.2%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorclassic, pre-prohibition, kappeler-1900

Ingredients

  • orange bitters in mixing-glass half full fine ice3 dashes
  • Dry Vermouth2 oz
  • twisted lemon-peel on top1 piece

Method

  1. Add orange bitters in mixing-glass half full fine ice and dry vermouth to mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir until well chilled
  3. Double strain into chilled coupe glass
  4. Garnish with twisted lemon-peel on top