Journalist
A Perfect Martini with orange liqueur, lemon and bitters.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 25% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Gin
- 7.5 ml Sweet vermouth
- 7.5 ml Dry vermouth
- 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 7.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml gin into the shaker
- Pour 7.5 ml sweet vermouth into the shaker
- Pour 7.5 ml dry vermouth into the shaker
- Pour 7.5 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 7.5 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add 2 dashes of Angostura bitters
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Journalist
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.
Journalist FAQ
What's in a Journalist?
45 ml gin, 7.5 ml sweet vermouth, 7.5 ml dry vermouth, 7.5 ml triple sec / cointreau, 7.5 ml fresh lemon juice, 2 dashes angostura bitters, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Journalist?
About 25% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Journalist?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Journalist in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
