Turf Cocktail

Ingredients

  • 30 ml Gin
  • 30 ml Dry vermouth e.g. Noilly Prat, Dolin Dry
  • 5 ml Maraschino liqueur e.g. Luxardo
  • 2 drop Absinthe
  • 2 dashes Orange bitters
  • Garnish Olive

Preparation

  1. Stir all ingredients with ice.
  2. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
  3. Garnish with olive.

Origin Story

The Turf Cocktail is thought to have originated in the early 20th century, possibly linked to horse racing culture in the United States. Its unique blend of gin and vermouth with herbal notes reflects the era's experimentation with complex flavors in cocktails.

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