Damn the Weather
Gin, sweet vermouth, orange juice and curaçao. A Savoy recipe.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 21% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Gin
- 15 ml Sweet vermouth
- 15 ml Orange juice
- 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml sweet vermouth into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Pour 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Fresh orange juice.
About the Damn the Weather
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.
Damn the Weather FAQ
What's in a Damn the Weather?
30 ml gin, 15 ml sweet vermouth, 15 ml orange juice, 7.5 ml triple sec / cointreau, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is a Damn the Weather?
About 21% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Damn the Weather?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Damn the Weather in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
