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Union Cocktail

Classic · Whiskey · Rocks glass

From Modern American Drinks by George J. Kappeler (1900). Original recipe: "One lump ice in a whiskey-glass; add one dash Peyschaud bitters, two dashes orange bitters, one small piece lemon-peel, one jigger Tom gin. Mix with small bar-spoon. Serve."

GlassRocks glass
GarnishNone
ABV35%
Categoryprohibition
Flavorclassic, pre-prohibition, kappeler-1900

Ingredients

  • ice in a whiskey-glass1 lump
  • Orange Bitters2 dashes
  • Old Tom Gin2 oz

Method

  1. Add ice in a whiskey-glass, orange bitters, and old tom gin to mixing glass with ice
  2. Stir until well chilled
  3. Strain into chilled rocks glass