What ingredients are in a Artillery?

1 1/2 tsp Sweet Vermouth, 1 1/2 oz Gin, 2 dashes Bitters

What glass do you use for a Artillery?

A Artillery is traditionally served in a Cocktail glass.

How strong is a Artillery?

A Artillery has an estimated ABV of 29.08%.

How many calories are in a Artillery?

A Artillery contains approximately 127 calories per serving.

Artillery

Glass Cocktail glass

Difficulty Easy

Calories ~127 kcal

ABV 29.08%

Ingredients

Sweet Vermouth 1 1/2 tsp
Gin 1 1/2 oz
Bitters 2 dashes

Instructions

Stir all ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, and serve.

Strong Classic

The Artillery is a minimalist gin cocktail that strips the classic gin vermouth format down to its essence — a large measure of gin with just a small amount of sweet vermouth and two dashes of bitters, producing a bone-dry and powerfully botanical drink. At 29.08% ABV, it is one of the stronger variations in the martini family and is not for the faint of heart. Stirred and strained, its clarity and intensity are its defining characteristics.

History & Origins

The Artillery is a vintage cocktail from the classic American bar era, appearing in early 20th century cocktail guides alongside other spirit-forward gin drinks. Its origin is disputed, though the name reflects the booming, percussive strength of the drink, consistent with the practice of naming cocktails after weapons and military terms that was common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It belongs to the dry gin cocktail tradition that preceded the modern ultra-dry martini.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Strong juniper and botanical aromatics from the gin dominate, with a faint herbal sweetness from the vermouth and a spicy complexity from the bitters. Palate: Assertive and gin-forward; the botanical intensity of the gin is barely tempered by the small amount of sweet vermouth, and the bitters add a pleasantly sharp, complex edge. Finish: Long, warming, and intensely botanical.

botanical juniper bitter strong dry

Pro Tip

Stir with a large piece of ice for at least 30 seconds to achieve adequate dilution without over-watering this high-proof drink.

Data verified April 2017

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