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Colony

Aperitivo/aperitif · Citrusy · Classic/vintage

4.0 52 ratings

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Gin
1/2 oz Maraschino liqueur
3/4 oz Pink grapefruit juice
1/12 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)
4 drop Grapefruit bitters

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of grapefruit zest twist.

Method

  1. 3 SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. 4 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. 5 EXPRESS grapefruit zest twist over cocktail and use as garnish.

Flavour profile

20.2% alc./vol. · 1.3 standard drinks · 153 calories

History

Grapefruit and maraschino provide a balanced counterpoint in this classic gin cocktail.

This drink was created during the Prohibition period at New York's Colony speakeasy, and it is possible that bartender Marco Hattem was the creator. The Colony was a popular spot for an upscale clientele, including the Vanderbilts and Windsors. During raids by federal agents, the liquor was stored in an elevator that could be sent to either the attic or the basement.

Created by Marco Hattem