Delmonico

Gin and brandy form a split-spirit base beneath equal smaller measures of dry and sweet vermouth. Orange bitters and a lemon peel add citrus aroma without introducing juice to the clear stirred drink.

clear pale amber Delmonico in a coupe with lemon twist, no ice.

Active preparation: 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 30 ml London dry gin
  • 15 ml Brandy
  • 15 ml Dry vermouth
  • 15 ml Sweet red vermouth
  • 1 dash Orange bitters
  • 1 piece Lemon peel, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pour gin, brandy, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth and orange bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice.
  2. Stir smoothly until cold, about 20–30 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe without ice.
  4. Express the lemon peel over the surface and add it.