Turf Cocktail is a dry, aromatic gin and vermouth drink accented with anise, bitters, and orange peel.
Stir dry vermouth, gin, anis, and bitters with ice until very cold. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with one orange peel twist.
Serve up in a chilled coupe glass with one orange peel twist.
Pair it with oysters, olives, smoked fish, almonds, or aged cheese.
The Turf Cocktail belongs to the early Martini-adjacent family of gin and vermouth drinks, with absinthe or anise accents appearing in older formulas.
Best for aperitif service and guests who enjoy dry aromatic classics.
Gin gives botanicals, dry vermouth adds winey dryness, anis gives licorice aroma, bitters add structure, and orange peel brightens the nose.
Dry, aromatic, classic, and bracing.
Use absinthe in place of anis for a sharper herbal accent.
24%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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