Tuxedo Cocktail #1


A crisp gin‑sherry Martini variation with dry, nutty finish.


Base spirit
Gin
Style
Spirit-forward
Glassware
Nick and nora

The Tuxedo #1 blends gin with dry sherry and orange bitters for a lean, aromatic aperitif. Stirred cold, it delivers botanical brightness with a nutty, saline undertone.


A Tuxedo Cocktail #1 in a Nick & Nora glass with lemon twist.

Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz dry sherry
  • 1 dash orange bitters

Did you know?

Tuxedo cocktails appear in the 1880s–1890s manuals, showing Martini evolution.

Source:Jerry Thomas archives; Savoy

Bartender's Note

Use fino sherry for a crisp, dry profile.

How to make the Tuxedo Cocktail #1

  1. 1Stir cold.
  2. 2Strain.
  3. 3Garnish with twist.

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