Poet's Dream
Gin and dry vermouth with honeyed Bénédictine. A soft, herbal martini.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 28% ABV
Ingredients
- 40 ml Gin
- 20 ml Dry vermouth
- 10 ml Bénédictine
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 40 ml gin into the mixing glass
- Pour 20 ml dry vermouth into the mixing glass
- Pour 10 ml Bénédictine into the mixing glass
- Add 2 dashes of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Express a lemon twist over the top.
About the Poet's Dream
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.
Poet's Dream FAQ
What's in a Poet's Dream?
40 ml gin, 20 ml dry vermouth, 10 ml bénédictine, 2 dashes orange bitters, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Poet's Dream?
About 28% 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 Poet's Dream?
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 Poet's Dream in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
