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Tuxedo Cocktail #1

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

Base spirit
Gin
Style
Spirit-forward
Glassware
Nick and nora
Technique
Stir

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

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.

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How to make the Tuxedo Cocktail #1

  1. 1Add gin, dry sherry, and dash orange bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice
  2. 2Stir until well chilled
  3. 3Strain into a nick and nora
  4. 4Garnish with lemon twist and serve

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