Tuxedo No. 2
A dry Martini dressed up with maraschino and absinthe. From the Tuxedo Park club in New York.
Stirred · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 26% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Gin
- 30 ml Dry vermouth
- 5 ml Maraschino liqueur
- 1 dash Absinthe
- 2 dashes Orange bitters
- Cocktail cherry (garnish)
- Lemon twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml 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 2 dashes of Orange bitters
- Add ice
- Stir
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Tuxedo No. 2
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.
Tuxedo No. 2 FAQ
What's in a Tuxedo No. 2?
45 ml gin, 30 ml dry vermouth, 5 ml maraschino liqueur, 1 dash absinthe, 2 dashes orange bitters, garnished with cocktail cherry and lemon twist.
How strong is a Tuxedo No. 2?
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 Tuxedo No. 2?
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 Tuxedo No. 2 in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
