Casino Cocktail
The Quirky Foodster Team
Coupe or cocktail glass
Glass
Cocktail cherry
Garnish
Ingredients
- Gin — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Maraschino liqueur — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
- Orange bitters — 2 dashes
Method
- Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Description: A well-balanced pre-Prohibition gin sour, gently sweetened with maraschino liqueur.
Cultural Background: Documented in early 1900s bartending guides, part of the same family of gin classics as the Casino's contemporaries, the Aviation and the Last Word.
Tips: Use a genuine maraschino liqueur (like Luxardo), not cocktail cherry syrup.
Variations: A dash of orange bitters can be increased slightly for more aromatic complexity.
Serving Suggestion: Serve up, well chilled, as a lightly sweet, well-balanced gin classic.
Nutrition: Approx. 165 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Is this a sweet drink?
A: Mildly — the small amount of maraschino liqueur adds sweetness without overwhelming the gin.
- Gin — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Maraschino liqueur — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
- Fresh lemon juice — 7.5 ml (1/4 oz)
- Orange bitters — 2 dashes
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