Income Tax
A Bronx with Angostura bitters. Fruity and spiced.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 18% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Gin
- 15 ml Sweet vermouth
- 15 ml Dry vermouth
- 15 ml Orange juice
- 1 dash Angostura bitters
- 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 dry vermouth into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml orange juice into the shaker
- Add 1 dash of Angostura bitters
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Income Tax
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.
Income Tax FAQ
What's in an Income Tax?
30 ml gin, 15 ml sweet vermouth, 15 ml dry vermouth, 15 ml orange juice, 1 dash angostura bitters, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is an Income Tax?
About 18% 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 an Income Tax?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve an Income Tax in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
