Kangaroo
The 1950s name for a vodka Martini.
Stirred · Martini glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 30% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Vodka
- 15 ml Dry vermouth
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 60 ml vodka into the mixing glass
- Pour 15 ml dry vermouth into the mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Kangaroo
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.
Kangaroo FAQ
What's in a Kangaroo?
60 ml vodka, 15 ml dry vermouth, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Kangaroo?
About 30% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Kangaroo?
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 Kangaroo in?
A martini glass, about 150 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No martini glass? Use a coupe.
