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Ojen 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 an old-fashion Toddy glass. \s+\d\d? Juice of 1/2 of a Lime. Stir well and serve.".

GlassRocks glass
GarnishNone
ABV11.1%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorclassic, pre-prohibition, bullock-1917, historic

Ingredients

  • Ice1 lump
  • Angostura Bitters1 dash
  • of Seltzer Water2 dashes

Method

  1. Add ice, angostura bitters, and of seltzer water to mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir until well chilled
  3. Strain into chilled rocks glass