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Appetizer Cocktail

The Washington Post, January 7, 2009
  • Course: Beverage

Summary:

This wonderfully balanced recipe is a variation on the classic Dubonnet Cocktail, which famed drinks writer Crosby Gaige celebrates as one of 16 "Hall of Fame" cocktails.

Be sure to use Dubonnet Rouge (red), which is far superior to the Blonde (white).

1 serving

Ingredients:

  • Ice
  • 1 1/2 ounces gin
  • 1 1/2 ounces chilled Dubonnet Rouge
  • 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 to 3 dashes Angostura bitters

Directions:

Fill a mixing glass two-thirds full with ice. Add the gin, Dubonnet Rouge, orange juice and bitters to taste; stir vigorously for 30 seconds.

Before pouring, place a cocktail strainer over the mixing glass and place a fine-mesh strainer over the cocktail (martini) glass, to strain both the ice and any orange pulp.

Recipe Source:

From Crosby Gaige's "Cocktail Guide and Ladies' Companion" (M. Barrows, 1941).

Tested by Joe Yonan for The Washington Post.
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Nutrition Facts
Information per serving
Calories: 200
% Daily Values*
Total Fat: n/a 0
Saturated Fat: n/a 0
Cholesterol: n/a 0
Sodium: 1mg0
Total Carbohydrates: 2g 1
Dietary Fiber: n/a 0
Sugar: n/a
Protein: n/a
*Percent Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Total Fat: Less than65g
Saturated Fat: Less than20g
Cholesterol: Less than300mg
Sodium:Less than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrates: 300g
Dietary Fiber: 25g

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