Atty
Gin and dry vermouth with a touch of violet and absinthe. From Hugo Ensslin's 1916 book.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 28% ABV
Ingredients
- 50 ml Gin
- 20 ml Dry vermouth
- 5 ml Crème de violette
- 2 dashes Absinthe
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 50 ml gin into the mixing glass
- Pour 20 ml dry vermouth into the mixing glass
- Pour 5 ml crème de violette into the mixing glass
- Add 2 dashes of absinthe
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Express the lemon twist over the top.
About the Atty
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.
Atty FAQ
What's in an Atty?
50 ml gin, 20 ml dry vermouth, 5 ml crème de violette, 2 dashes absinthe, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is an Atty?
About 28% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir an Atty?
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 Atty in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
