What ingredients are in a London Town?

1 1/2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz maraschino liqueur, 2 dashes Orange bitters

What glass do you use for a London Town?

A London Town is traditionally served in a Cocktail glass.

How strong is a London Town?

A London Town has an estimated ABV of 29,04%.

How many calories are in a London Town?

A London Town contains approximately 157 calories per serving.

London Town

Verre Cocktail glass

Difficulté Easy

Calories ~157 kcal

ABV 29,04%

Ingrédients

Gin 1 1/2 oz
maraschino liqueur 1/2 oz
Orange bitters 2 dashes

Instructions

In a mixing glass half-filled with ice cubes, combine all of the ingredients. Stir well. Strain into a cocktail glass.

Strong Classic

London Town is a stirred gin cocktail combining gin, maraschino liqueur, and orange bitters, served up in a chilled cocktail glass. It is a minimalist pre-Prohibition style drink that highlights quality gin while adding complexity through the cherry liqueur and bitters. Clean, strong, and aromatic, it belongs to the classic family of stirred gin cocktails.

History & Origins

Origin is disputed, but London Town appears in early 20th-century cocktail guides as a simple showcase for London Dry gin, reflecting the era's fondness for spirit-forward drinks. It shares DNA with the Martinez and early Martini variations, built around gin amplified with maraschino liqueur. The name pays tribute to the city synonymous with gin production.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Juniper-forward gin with a faint cherry sweetness and spiced orange from the bitters. Palate: Dry and spirit-forward with a thread of almond-cherry sweetness from the maraschino and subtle citrus bitterness. Finish: Clean, dry, and persistent with warming gin heat.

juniper cherry bitter orange dry aromatic

Pro Tip

Use a London Dry gin with assertive juniper character to let the botanicals shine through the maraschino liqueur.

Data verified juillet 2016

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