Savoy Special No. 1
A herbal and dry gin cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 29.1%
Ingredients
~186 kcal per serving
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 60 mlDry vermouth 30 mlGrenadine syrup 5 mlAbsinthe 1 dash
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and use as garnish
History
Savoy Special No.1 is a vintage cocktail from the famous 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book by Harry Craddock. It stands out with a delicate balance of floral and citrus bitterness and a subtle herbal complexity. This shaken dry martini variant is elegant and spirit-led, ideal for those who enjoy classic cocktails with refined character. Its pale rust-pink hue adds to an alluring presentation. Every sip invites a moment of timeless sophistication.
