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Diplomat

Aperitivo/aperitif · Classic/vintage

3.8 91 ratings

Ingredients

2 oz Dry vermouth
1 oz Rosso/sweet vermouth
1/6 oz Maraschino liqueur
1 dash Orange bitters

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of orange zest twist and skewered Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.

Method

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

Garnish

  1. 5 EXPRESS orange zest twist over cocktail and discard.
  2. 6 Garnish with skewered cherry.

Flavour profile

14.3% alc./vol. · 1 standard drink · 128 calories

History

Aromatic and dry, this is more of an aperitif.

This recipe is an adaptation from one found in Harry Craddock's 1930 publication, *The Savoy Cocktail Book*. The Diplomat also features prominently in Patrick Gavin Duffy's 1934 work, *The Official Mixer's Manual*. "DIPLOMAT COCKTAIL. 1 Dash Maraschino. 2/3 French Vermouth. 1/3 Italian Vermouth. Shake well and strain into cocktail glass. Add cherry and squeeze lemon peel on top." "Diplomat Cocktail 1 Dash Maraschino 2/3 French Vermouth 1/3 Italian Vermouth Stir well in ice and strain into glass. Add Cherry and squeeze Lemon Peel on top. Use glass number 1"

Created by Harry Craddock