Hoffman House
A dry Martini from New York's Hoffman House Hotel, with orange bitters.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 28% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Gin
- 22.5 ml Dry vermouth
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- Olive (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml gin into the mixing glass
- Pour 22.5 ml dry vermouth into the mixing glass
- Add 2 dashes of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Hoffman House
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.
Hoffman House FAQ
What's in a Hoffman House?
60 ml gin, 22.5 ml dry vermouth, 2 dashes orange bitters, garnished with olive.
How strong is a Hoffman House?
About 28% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.2 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Hoffman House?
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 a Hoffman House in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
