Pall Mall
A perfect martini touched with crème de menthe. Cool, herbal and dry.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 24% ABV
Ingredients
- 40 ml Gin
- 20 ml Sweet vermouth
- 20 ml Dry vermouth
- 5 ml Crème de menthe
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 40 ml gin into the mixing glass
- Pour 20 ml sweet vermouth into the mixing glass
- Pour 20 ml dry vermouth into the mixing glass
- Pour 5 ml crème de menthe into the mixing glass
- Add 1 dash of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Use white crème de menthe if you can find it, so the colour stays clear.
About the Pall Mall
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.
Pall Mall FAQ
What's in a Pall Mall?
40 ml gin, 20 ml sweet vermouth, 20 ml dry vermouth, 5 ml crème de menthe, 1 dash orange bitters, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Pall Mall?
About 24% 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 Pall Mall?
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 Pall Mall in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
