Cooperstown
A perfect martini shaken with fresh mint. A baseball-town classic.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 24% ABV
Ingredients
- 40 ml Gin
- 15 ml Dry vermouth
- 15 ml Sweet vermouth
- 6 leaves Mint leaves
- Mint sprig (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Add 6 mint leaves
- Muddle gently
- Pour 40 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml dry vermouth into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml sweet vermouth into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Shake it briefly and double-strain.
About the Cooperstown
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.
Cooperstown FAQ
What's in a Cooperstown?
40 ml gin, 15 ml dry vermouth, 15 ml sweet vermouth, 6 leaves mint leaves, garnished with mint sprig.
How strong is a Cooperstown?
About 24% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.7 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Cooperstown?
Shake it. shaking chills it quickly and adds a little texture.
What glass do you serve a Cooperstown in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
