Income Tax
A bitters-heavy riff on the Bronx cocktail.
Base spirit
Gin
Style
Aperitif
Glassware
Coupe
Technique
Shake
The Income Tax is essentially a Bronx cocktail (Gin, Sweet & Dry Vermouth, Orange Juice) with the addition of Angostura bitters. The bitters dry out the orange juice and add a spicy depth that makes the drink feel more 'adult' and less like a breakfast beverage. It is a forgotten classic that offers a balanced, low-ABV option with a cynical name.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 1.5 oz gin
- • 0.75 oz dry vermouth
- • 0.75 oz sweet vermouth
- • 0.75 oz fresh orange juice
- • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Did you know?
“The drink's name reflects the era of its popularity (1920s), coinciding with the rising complexity of American tax laws.”
Source:Savoy Cocktail Book; PunchDrink
Bartender's Note
The bitters are the defining ingredient; without them, it is just a Bronx.
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How to make the Income Tax
- 1Add gin, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, fresh orange juice, and Angostura bitters to a shaker filled with ice
- 2Shake until well chilled
- 3Strain into a Coupe
- 4Garnish with orange twist and serve
