Emerson Cocktail

Today, as well as yesterday and the next week, were, or are, expected to be great, weather-wise (mid-70's!).

We sat outside to enjoy our drink of the day; an 'Emerson Cocktail.' It was very tasty and definitely worth repeating. I only added about 1/2 oz lime juice for two drinks and did a taste test to get the amount right (for our taste). One lime actually yielded over an ounce of juice so be judicious when mixing drinks that call for fruit fractions.

The recipe (page no. 77 from the Bartender's Guide):

1 1/2 oz Gin (Booth's)
1 oz Sweet Vermouth (Dolin and Noilly Prat)
1 teaspoon Maraschino (Luxardo)
Juice of 1/2 lime

Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass. I garnished with an orange slice.

Cheers! I hope your weather is as nice as here in south Louisiana.