Modern Cocktail
Scotch and sloe gin with lemon and absinthe. An early-1900s cocktail.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 25% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Blended Scotch
- 30 ml Sloe gin
- 7.5 ml Fresh lemon juice
- 1 dash Absinthe
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml blended Scotch into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml sloe gin into the shaker
- Add 7.5 ml fresh lemon juice
- Add 1 dash of absinthe
- Add 1 dash of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Shake hard and double-strain.
About the Modern Cocktail
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Modern Cocktail FAQ
What's in a Modern Cocktail?
45 ml blended scotch, 30 ml sloe gin, 7.5 ml fresh lemon juice, 1 dash absinthe, 1 dash orange bitters, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Modern Cocktail?
About 25% 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 Modern Cocktail?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Modern Cocktail in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
