Tuxedo
Gin · Coupe
An 1890s Martinez cousin named for New York's Tuxedo Club — gin and dry vermouth with maraschino and absinthe for a bone-dry whisper of anise.
| Glass | Coupe |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 28% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | dry, herbal, historic, elegant |
Ingredients
- Gin1.5 oz
- Dry Vermouth1.5 oz
- Maraschino Liqueur0.25 oz
- Orange Bitters2 dashes
- Absinthe1 rinse
- Lemon Peel1 twist
- Maraschino Cherry1 piece
Method
- Rinse coupe with absinthe and discard excess
- Add gin, dry vermouth, maraschino, and orange bitters to mixing glass with ice
- Stir until cold
- Strain into absinthe-rinsed coupe
- Garnish with lemon peel and cherry
Pro Tips
- 1900s NYC classic — gin + vermouth + maraschino + absinthe rinse + orange bitters.
- The absinthe rinse is critical — it's not window dressing.
- Use Old Tom gin (Hayman's) for historical accuracy; London Dry works fine.