Tuxedo Cocktail is a dry Martini-adjacent classic with gin, dry vermouth, maraschino, anise, bitters, and a cherry garnish.
Stir dry vermouth, gin, maraschino liqueur, anis, and orange bitters with ice until very cold. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with one cherry.
Serve up in a chilled coupe glass with one cherry.
Pair it with oysters, olives, smoked fish, almonds, or dry cheeses.
The Tuxedo belongs to the late-19th and early-20th-century family of aromatic gin and vermouth cocktails.
Best for aperitif service, classic cocktail menus, and Martini drinkers who want more aromatic complexity.
Gin and dry vermouth form the dry backbone, maraschino adds a tiny nutty sweetness, anis gives licorice aroma, and orange bitters sharpen the finish.
Dry, elegant, aromatic, and classic.
Use absinthe instead of anis for a more traditional herbal accent.
26%
⚠️ Alcoholic beverage: not suitable for minors, pregnant individuals, or designated drivers. Please enjoy responsibly.
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Tuxedo sits around 26% ABV. Use these routes to compare drinks with a similar drinking weight, then narrow them by style, method or glass.
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