Last Cocktail Of 2023! Tuxedo Cocktail - Cocktails After Dark

Last Cocktail Of 2023! Tuxedo Cocktail - Cocktails After Dark

TUXEDO
1 part Old Tom Gin
1 part French Vermouth
1 dash Absinthe per cocktail
1 dash Maraschino per cocktail
2 dashes Orange Bitters per cocktail
Squeeze a piece of lemon peel on top, and serve with a cherry.

Welcome back to Cocktails After Dark, friends! In this episode, we're delving into a classic cocktail from Jimmy Late of SOS, published in Toronto in 1930. It's called The Tuxedo, featuring Old Tom Gin, vermouth, maraschino, absinthe, and orange bitters.

I've chosen two different Old Tom Gins for this mix; one is the Wit Old Tom Gin from a local distillery in Prince Edward County, and the other is a widely available mass-market Old Tom Gin. We'll be using French white dry vermouth in equal measure to the gin.

Adding a dash of absinthe and maraschino to each, along with a couple of dashes of orange bitters, we'll ice and shake each concoction individually. As you'll see, the colors of the gins are distinctly different, contributing to the visual appeal of the final result.

The Wit Old Tom Gin boasts unique flavors from local botanicals like sumac, giving it a striking color. It's perfect for a Tom Collins, though we haven't tried that yet. The second Old Tom Gin has its own flavor profile, making this a delightful exploration of the Old Tom style.

As we sip and savor these concoctions, you'll notice the refreshing nature of each cocktail. The first is more gin-forward, while the second has a subtler gin flavor with additional complexities. It's truly a great way to bid farewell to 2023.

This marks the last Cocktails After Dark of the year, and we want to express our gratitude for joining us throughout 2023. We hope you've had fun exploring cocktails at your own pace, discovering what suits your palate. Remember, the rules are flexibledrink what you enjoy.

So, here's to The Tuxedo and a wonderful 2024 filled with delightful libations. Thank you for being a part of Cocktails After Dark. Cheers!

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