Alaska

Name: Alaska
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Orange zest — 1 pc; Old Tom gin — 50 ml; Herbal liqueur (e.g., Yellow Chartreuse) — 15 ml; Orange bitters — 2 dashes; Saline solution — 1 dash; Absinthe — 1 dash

A herbal and sweet gin cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 34.3%

Ingredients

~186 kcal per serving

Servings

Garnish

Orange twist

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Express the oils of a coin-size Orange zest 1 pc into the base of the mixing glass
Add the remaining ingredients: Old Tom gin 50 mlHerbal liqueur (e.g., Yellow Chartreuse) 15 mlOrange bitters 2 dashesSaline solution 1 dashAbsinthe 1 dash
Stir with ice
Strain into the chilled glass
Express an orange twist over the cocktail and use as garnish

History

Alaska is a classic and elegant cocktail known for its crisp and aromatic profile. It evokes a refined spirit of early 20th-century cocktail culture with balanced bitterness and subtle sweetness. Perfect for those who appreciate timeless sophistication in a glass. This drink delivers a smooth yet intriguing experience, ideal for special occasions or thoughtful sipping.