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Smith Cocktail

Classic · Gin · Coupe glass

From Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1900). Original recipe: "Fill mixing-glass half-full fine ice, add three dashes Angostura bitters, one-half jigger Holland gin, one-half jigger French vermouth; shake until cold. Strain into cocktail-glass; twist a small piece lemon-peel on top."

GlassCoupe glass
GarnishNone
ABV7.8%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorclassic, pre-prohibition, kappeler-1900

Ingredients

  • Angostura Bitters3 dashes
  • Genever1 oz
  • Dry Vermouth1 oz

Method

  1. Add angostura bitters, genever, and dry vermouth to mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir until well chilled
  3. Double strain into chilled coupe glass