Casino
Old Tom gin with maraschino, lemon and orange bitters. Dry and aromatic.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 27% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Old Tom gin
- 7.5 ml Maraschino liqueur
- 7.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- Cocktail cherry (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml Old Tom gin into the shaker
- Pour 7.5 ml maraschino liqueur into the shaker
- Add 7.5 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add 2 dashes of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Casino
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Casino FAQ
What's in a Casino?
45 ml old tom gin, 7.5 ml maraschino liqueur, 7.5 ml fresh lemon juice, 2 dashes orange bitters, garnished with cocktail cherry.
How strong is a Casino?
About 27% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.6 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Casino?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Casino in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
