Casino
CLASSIC · OLD TOM GIN

Casino

The Casino is a close relative of the Last Word family and dates to Hugo Ensslin's 1916 'Recipes for Mixed Drinks.

Ingredients
Old Tom Gin40 ml
Maraschino Liqueur10 ml
Fresh Lemon Juice10 ml
Orange Bitters
Lemon Zest Twist
Maraschino Cherry
Glassware
coupe
Chilled.
Method
  1. 1

    Combine Old Tom Gin, Maraschino liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and orange bitters in a cocktail shaker.

  2. 2

    Add ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 3

    Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.

  4. 4

    Garnish with a expressed lemon zest twist and a Maraschino cherry.

From the Bartender

The Casino is a close relative of the Last Word family and dates to Hugo Ensslin's 1916 'Recipes for Mixed Drinks.' Old Tom Gin is essential here - its residual sweetness balances the lemon without needing added sugar, so do not substitute London Dry.

Rating
5.0· 1 sip logged
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