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Grassoide Ferro

After dinner/digestif · Aperitivo/aperitif · Classic/vintage

4.4 30 ratings

Ingredients

2/3 oz Gin
1 oz Ferro China
1 1/3 oz Bianco/blanco vermouth
3 drop Aromatic bitters

How to make

Serve in a coupe glass

Prepare

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

Method

  1. 3 SHAKE 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

17.1% alc./vol. · 1.2 standard drinks · 173 calories

History

This 1930s aperitivo-cum-digestivo is complex. Don't let modern stirring conventions detract from its sublimeness; shake it.

The Grassoide Ferro Cocktail, which translates from Italian to mean Fat Iron Cocktail, was adapted from a recipe found in Elveio Grassi's 1936 book, Mille Misture. Grassoide Ferro Cocktail (Serie Grassi). Agitare nel shaker con ghiaccio: 50% Vermouth Cinzano 20% Dry gin 30% Ferro China Bisleri 2 spruzzi Angostura. Servite con buccia limone.