Astoria
A reverse martini with Old Tom gin. Low in alcohol, aromatic and soft.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 21% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Old Tom gin
- 60 ml Dry vermouth
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- Olive (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml Old Tom gin into the mixing glass
- Pour 60 ml dry vermouth into the mixing glass
- Add 2 dashes of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Keep the vermouth in the fridge.
About the Astoria
The vermouth cocktail family. Vermouth reached American bars in the 1860s and 1870s, and bartenders began stirring it with whiskey, gin and brandy. That gave us the Manhattan and the Martinez, the ancestor of the Martini. Drinks in this family are stirred rather than shaken, and they are all about the balance between the spirit and the aromatised wine.
Astoria FAQ
What's in an Astoria?
30 ml old tom gin, 60 ml dry vermouth, 2 dashes orange bitters, garnished with olive.
How strong is an Astoria?
About 21% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.8 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir an Astoria?
Stir it. It is made only of spirits and wines, so stirring keeps it clear and silky. Shaking would make it cloudy and frothy.
What glass do you serve an Astoria in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
