Boomerang

If you’ve got a good bottle of London dry gin, the BOOMERANG returns an expanded and more flavorful variation of a gin martini. It’s really just a couple of adjustments: Proportions are slightly different and it adds maraschino liqueur (or juice from the maraschino cherry jar) to the mix. When going for a martini, this gin variation is one to remember.

Required: Dry gin, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur (juice), Angostura bitters, Lemon peel

• 2 oz. dry gin
• 1 oz. dry vermouth
• 1 teaspoon maraschino liqueur (or juice from the cherry jar)
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 1 lemon peel for garnish

Combine all liquid ingredients into an ice-filled shaker. Shake vigorously and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist or peel and serve straight up.

Comments: The “boomerang” effect, according to the Oxford dictionary, can describe any action that returns to the originator, often with negative consequences. In the case of the Boomerang cocktail, it feels as though the karma has been good and positive consequences have come around. It’s return invites you to kick back at home and put your feet up. It’s sometimes served with rye whiskey, or sometimes it resembles a Bronx cocktail; but this recipe is neither. This mix dates back further and is definitely a favorite.