Delmonico No. 1 Cocktail

Today was a prelude to spring. Unfortunately, winter makes its return tomorrow night; temperatures go from a balmy mid-70's to a forecasted 28 degrees. Yuch!

The drink for this Monday is a 'Delmonico No. 1 Cocktail' on page 71 of the Bartender's Guide.

(I mixed the Delmonico No. 2 back in August- it was made with Orange Bitters, Dry Vermouth and Gin.)

The recipe:

3/4 oz Gin (Booth's)
1/2 oz Dry Vermouth (Noilly Prat)
1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth (Dolin)
1/2 oz Brandy (E&J XO)

Stir with ice and strain into cocktail glass.  Add a twist of lemon peel.

The drink was good, worthy of a repeat.