Lone Tree
A perfect martini with orange bitters. An early-1900s club cocktail.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 26% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Gin
- 15 ml Sweet vermouth
- 15 ml Dry vermouth
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- Orange twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml gin into the mixing glass
- Pour 15 ml sweet vermouth into the mixing glass
- Pour 15 ml dry vermouth into the mixing glass
- Add 2 dashes of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Use a chilled glass. It warms fast.
About the Lone Tree
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.
Lone Tree FAQ
What's in a Lone Tree?
45 ml gin, 15 ml sweet vermouth, 15 ml dry vermouth, 2 dashes orange bitters, garnished with orange twist.
How strong is a Lone Tree?
About 26% 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 Lone Tree?
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 Lone Tree in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
