Tuxedo No. 2

Tuxedo No. 2

Ingredients

2.25 oz.Gin
.5 oz.Dry Vermouth
.25 oz.Maraschino Liqueur
2 DashesOrange Bitters
RinseAbsinth
GarnishOrange Peel
GarnishBrandied Cherry

Directions

  • Rinse a Cocktail Glass or Coupe with Absinth and set aside
  • Combine the Ingredients in a Mixing Glass with Ice
  • Stir for 30 Seconds
  • Strain into the Absinth rinsed Glass
  • Garnish with an Orange Peel and Brandied Cherry

The Tuxedo No. 2 is a Martini variation and sequel to the Tuxedo, however, it is similar to the Turf Club. Like the original, it is also named after Tuxedo Park, an elite community in upstate New York. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

Turf Club

Turf Club

Ingredients

2 oz.Gin
.75 oz.Dry Vermouth
.25 oz.Maraschino Liqueur
2 DashesOrange Bitters
RinseAbsinth
GarnishLemon Peel

Directions

  • Rinse a Cocktail Glass or Coupe with Absinth and set aside
  • Combine the Ingredients in a Mixing Glass with Ice
  • Stir for 30 Seconds
  • Strain into the Absinth rinsed Glass
  • Garnish with a Lemon Peel

The Turf Club is a Martini variation that is similar to the Tuxedo No. 2. It was invented in the 1870’s and was almost exactly the same as the Martinez. It was later reinvented by Harry Johnson to become the recipe it is today.

Monkey Gland

Monkey Gland

Ingredients

2 oz.Gin
1 DashAbsinth
1 oz.Orange Juice
.25 oz.Grenadine
GarnishOrange Twist

Directions

  • Combine the Ingredients in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 Seconds
  • Strain into a Cocktail Glass or Coupe
  • Garnish with an Orange Peel

The Monkey Gland is a Cocktail invented in the 1920’s by Harry MacElhone at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, France. It is named after the debunked scientific idea that Monkey Testicles would increase you life span. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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