Turf Club (1939 recipe)

Name: Turf Club (1939 recipe)
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Old Tom gin — 30 ml; London dry gin — 30 ml; Dry vermouth — 20 ml; Bianco vermouth — 10 ml; Maraschino liqueur — 5 ml; Chilled water — 5 ml; Absinthe — 5 ml; Abbott's bitters — 2 dashes; Saline solution — 1 dash

A herbal and dry cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 29.8%

Ingredients

~212 kcal per serving

Servings

Old Tom gin30 ml
London dry gin30 ml
Dry vermouth20 ml
Bianco vermouth10 ml
Maraschino liqueur5 ml
Chilled water5 ml
Absinthe5 ml
Abbott's bitters2 dashes
Saline solution1 dash

Garnish

Maraschino cherry

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Stir all ingredients with ice: Old Tom gin 30 mlLondon dry gin 30 mlDry vermouth 20 mlBianco vermouth 10 mlMaraschino liqueur 5 mlChilled water 5 mlAbsinthe 5 mlAbbott's bitters 2 dashesSaline solution 1 dash
Fine strain into the chilled glass
Garnish with a maraschino cherry

History

Turf Club is a vintage cocktail known from the early 20th century, attributed to Charles H. Baker. It is typically a spirit-forward, balanced drink with a heritage tied to classic pre-Prohibition cocktail culture. This cocktail is appreciated for its refined character and is ideal for those who enjoy exploring historic, elegant drinks that embody the sophistication of the 1930s social scene.