What ingredients are in a Turf Cocktail?

1 oz Dry Vermouth, 1 oz Gin, 1/4 tsp Anis, 2 dashes Bitters, Twist of Orange peel

What glass do you use for a Turf Cocktail?

A Turf Cocktail is traditionally served in a Cocktail glass.

How strong is a Turf Cocktail?

A Turf Cocktail has an estimated ABV of 21,84%.

How many calories are in a Turf Cocktail?

A Turf Cocktail contains approximately 130 calories per serving.

Turf Cocktail

Copo Cocktail glass

Dificuldade Medium

Calorias ~130 kcal

ABV 21,84%

Ingredientes

Dry Vermouth 1 oz
Gin 1 oz
Anis 1/4 tsp
Bitters 2 dashes
Orange peel Twist of

Instruções

Stir all ingredients (except orange peel) with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Add the twist of orange peel and serve.

Herbal Strong

Turf Cocktail é um coquetel clássico seco feito com vermute seco, gin, um traço de anis, bitters e guarnecido com uma tira de casca de laranja, mexido e coado em uma taça de coquetel. Pertence à família dos coquetéis secos de gin e vermute adjacentes ao Martini, distinguido pela adição de bitters e anis para maior complexidade. O nome evoca a cultura das corridas de cavalos, sugerindo uma bebida para cavalheiros na pista.

History & Origins

The Turf Cocktail appeared in Victorian-era American bartending guides, including Harry Johnson's 1882 'New and Improved Illustrated Bartender's Manual.' It predates the modern dry Martini and reflects an era when bartenders routinely added small amounts of bitters and anise to gin-and-vermouth combinations to create complexity. The horseracing-themed name was common in an era when cocktails were often named for sporting events and social pastimes.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Dry vermouth's herbal and slightly oxidative notes with gin's juniper and the distinctive anise note from the small measure of anis and a bitter-orange character from the bitters. Palate: Dry and complex, with the interplay of gin botanicals, vermouth herbaceousness, anise warmth, and bitters creating a layered and sophisticated profile; the orange peel adds a citrus aromatic accent. Finish: Dry, slightly bitter, and herbal with lingering anise and orange oil.

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Pro Tip

Stir slowly with plenty of ice to achieve optimal dilution and temperature without clouding the drink, and use a large-format ice cube in the mixing glass.

Data verified Setembro 2015

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