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Elk Martini

Aperitivo/aperitif · Classic/vintage · Martini-style

3.9 7 ratings

Ingredients

1 1/3 oz Gin
3/4 oz Plum brandy
5/12 oz Dry vermouth

How to make

Serve in a martini glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of lemon zest twist.

Method

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

Garnish

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

Flavour profile

29.6% alc./vol. · 1.6 standard drinks · 153 calories

History

While Craddock calls for shaking, stirring seems more appropriate. The classic Dry Martini ratio of 5:1 has been mixed.

Harry Craddock's 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book includes this entry for the Elk Cocktail. "ELK COCKTAIL. ½ Prunelle Brandy. 2 Dashes French Vermouth. ½ Dry Gin. Shake well and strain into cocktail glass." Further research into the Martini cocktail and its evolution may prove illuminating.

Created by Harry Craddock