Kiss in the Dark
Equal parts gin, cherry liqueur and dry vermouth. Rich and fruity.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 23% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Gin
- 30 ml Cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering)
- 30 ml Dry vermouth
- Cocktail cherry (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml gin into the mixing glass
- Pour 30 ml cherry liqueur (Cherry Heering) into the mixing glass
- Pour 30 ml dry vermouth into the mixing glass
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Stir long enough to tame the sweetness.
About the Kiss in the Dark
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.
Kiss in the Dark FAQ
What's in a Kiss in the Dark?
30 ml gin, 30 ml cherry liqueur (cherry heering), 30 ml dry vermouth, garnished with cocktail cherry.
How strong is a Kiss in the Dark?
About 23% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Kiss in the Dark?
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 Kiss in the Dark in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
