Turf Club (1900 recipe)

Name: Turf Club (1900 recipe)
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: London dry gin — 45 ml; Dry vermouth — 45 ml; Maraschino liqueur — 10 ml; Orange bitters — 1 dash; Absinthe — 1 dash

A herbal and balanced cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 27.9%

Ingredients

~181 kcal per serving

Servings

London dry gin45 ml
Dry vermouth45 ml
Maraschino liqueur10 ml
Orange bitters1 dash
Absinthe1 dash

Garnish

Lemon twist
Maraschino cherry

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Stir all ingredients with ice: London dry gin 45 mlDry vermouth 45 mlMaraschino liqueur 10 mlOrange bitters 1 dashAbsinthe 1 dash
Fine strain into the chilled glass
Express a lemon twist over the cocktail and discard
Garnish with a maraschino cherry

History

Turf Club, dating back to 1900 and credited to bartender Harry Johnson, is a classic cocktail reflecting the refinement of early American mixology. It’s known for its balanced flavors and historical significance. Turf Club offers a taste of cocktail heritage and enduring style.