Turf Club
Old Tom gin and dry vermouth with maraschino and absinthe.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 26% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Old Tom gin
- 30 ml Dry vermouth
- 5 ml Maraschino liqueur
- 1 dash Absinthe
- 1 dash Orange bitters
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml Old Tom gin into the mixing glass
- Pour 30 ml dry vermouth into the mixing glass
- Pour 5 ml maraschino liqueur into the mixing glass
- Add 1 dash of absinthe
- Add 1 dash of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Turf Club
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.
Turf Club FAQ
What's in a Turf Club?
45 ml old tom gin, 30 ml dry vermouth, 5 ml maraschino liqueur, 1 dash absinthe, 1 dash orange bitters, garnished with lemon twist.
How strong is a Turf Club?
About 26% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is close to a straight spirit, so sip it slowly.
Should I shake or stir a Turf Club?
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 Turf Club in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
