Tuxedo
Gin · Stir · Martini Glass
Tuxedo Recipe
Tuxedo is a classic gin cocktail made with London Dry Gin, Dry Vermouth, Maraschino Liqueur, Absinthe. Learn how to make this stir cocktail with its ingredients, glass, garnish, flavor profile, and history.
The Tuxedo is an elegant variation of the Martini, replacing some vermouth with Sherry and adding a touch of Absinthe and Maraschino liqueur to create a complex herbal and nutty profile. True to its name, it is a cocktail of utmost formality.
Ingredients
- London Dry Gin 45ml
- Dry Vermouth 45ml
- Maraschino Liqueur 2 dashes
- Absinthe 2 dashes
- Orange Bitters 2 dashes
Garnish: Olive or Lemon Twist
Flavor: Bitter Dry Herbal Anise
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the ingredients in a Tuxedo?
Tuxedo is made with 45ml London Dry Gin, 45ml Dry Vermouth, 2 dashes Maraschino Liqueur, 2 dashes Absinthe, 2 dashes Orange Bitters. It is garnished with olive or lemon twist.
How do you make a Tuxedo?
Make a Tuxedo using the stir technique and serve it in a Martini Glass, garnished with olive or lemon twist.
What spirit is a Tuxedo made with?
Tuxedo is a gin-based cocktail with a strong strength.
What does a Tuxedo taste like?
The formal dinner version of a Martini, with complex herbal, nutty, and anise notes. Key flavors: bitter, dry, herbal, anise.