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Maraschino's quiet hour
A gin-forward charmer where maraschino's funky almond-cherry note plays against bright lemon and a whisper of orange bitters. Clean, elegant, and not nearly as risky as its name suggests.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 oz Old Tom Gin
- 1/3 oz Maraschino Liqueur
- 1/3 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 dashes Orange Bitters
Method
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and a lemon twist.
The Casino first appeared in Jacob A. Didier's *The Reminder: Up-To-Date Bartender's Vest Pocket Guide* (1909). Hugo Ensslin repeated the recipe nearly verbatim in his 1916 *Recipes For Mixed Drinks*, as did Harry Craddock in *The Savoy Cocktail Book* (1930). Per IBA (The Unforgettables list); Difford's Guide #2332. Notes: Old Tom gin remains the canonical spirit; contemporary versions often alternative London Dry.
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