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Don't Give Up The Ship

Classic/vintage · Herbal · Nightcap/sipping

4.0 53 ratings

Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Gin
1/2 oz Red quinquina e.g. Dubonnet, Byrrh
1/2 oz Triple sec
1/4 oz Fernet 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.

Method

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

Garnish

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

Flavour profile

28.3% alc./vol. · 1.7 standard drinks · 162 calories

History

Assertive herbal notes from Fernet Branca are a brilliant addition to this Sweet Orange Martini.

Adapted from a 2022 recipe by J. E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails, this drink revitalizes a classic from the 1941 book, Crosby Gaige's Cocktail Guide and Ladies' Companion. Clapham suggests, "The name appears to be a patriotic reference to a naval engagement in the War of 1812 between Britain and the U.S.." The recipe uses Mr. Clapham's proportions but with Dubonnet, adhering to the original. However, Jason argues that "it works far better with vermouth," specifically recommending Carpano Antica and Fernet Menta.

Created by J. E. Clapham of Clapham Cocktails