Casino

The CASINO is a classy gin-based cocktail adding touches of Maraschino liqueur, lemon juice and orange bitters. It’s one of the few gin cocktails that recommends a sweeter gin like Old Tom versus a London dry gin.

• 1.5 oz. gin (Old Tom preferred)
• 3/4 oz. Maraschino liqueur (Luxardo preferred)
• 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
• 2-3 dashes orange bitters
• 1 Maraschino cherry garnish

Add ingredients to an ice-filled shaker. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry.

History: Created by NY bartender Hugo Ensslin . It was published in his 1917 book, Recipes for Mixed Drinks.

Comments: If using a London Dry gin, or Hendrick’s Gin as I did, it’s recommended you add a couple drops of simple syrup to sweeten. I enjoyed it using the above proportions without additional sweetener.

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