Casino
CLASSIC · OLD TOM GIN

Casino

A pre-Prohibition classic built on the elegant sweetness of Old Tom Gin, brightened by fresh lemon and the cherry-almond depth of Maraschino, tied together with a whisper of orange bitters.

Ingredients
Fresh Lemon Juice10 ml
Lemon Zest Twist
Maraschino Cherry
Glassware
coupe
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Almond · Cherry · Lemon · Orange blossom · Vanilla

Estimated profile

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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