Casino

Old Tom gin meets maraschino, lemon and orange bitters in a compact sour. This IBA adaptation is shaken and served over fresh ice, allowing its sweet and citrus elements to soften gradually.

Casino served in a rocks glass with a lemon twist and cocktail cherry against a black background.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 40 ml Old Tom gin
  • 10 ml Maraschino liqueur
  • 10 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 dash Orange bitters
  • 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish
  • 1 piece Cocktail cherry, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Chill a rocks glass and measure the ingredients.
  2. Add the non-carbonated liquid ingredients to a shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice, seal, and shake briskly for about 10–12 seconds.
  4. Strain into the chilled rocks over fresh ice.
  5. Finish with a lemon twist and cocktail cherry and serve promptly.