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Knickerbocker Martini

Classic/vintage · Martini-style

3.8 13 ratings

Ingredients

1 3/4 oz Gin
3/4 oz Dry vermouth
1/2 oz Rosso/sweet vermouth

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

24.6% alc./vol. · 1.6 standard drinks · 165 calories

History

Aromatic vermouth leads, but gin botanicals provide resistance in this flavourful 'medium' Martini.

Harry Craddock included this recipe in his 1930 book, The Savoy Cocktail Book. The Knickerbocker Cocktail is made with ⅓ French Vermouth, ⅔ Dry Gin, and 1 dash Italian Vermouth. After shaking well, it is strained into a cocktail glass, and lemon peel is squeezed over the top.

Created by Harry Craddock