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