Imperial Cocktail

After the Income Tax Cocktail last night (a disappointment), I chose another gin-based, similar drink, the 'Imperial Cocktail'.  It was a likeable drink, one worth another try.

The recipe (page no. 101 from our Bartender's Guide):


1 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth (Noilly Prat)
1 1/2 oz Gin (Booth's)
1/2 teaspoon Maraschino (Luxardo)
1 dash bitters

Stir with ice and strain into cocktail glass.
Serve with a cherry.

The drink tonight was pretty close, ingredient-wise, to the Income Tax last night. Slight proportion changes and no orange juice (plus Maraschino) helped the taste significantly. This drink was a success!


 Sante.