What ingredients are in a Boomerang?

2 oz Gin, 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth, 2 dashes Bitters, 1/2 tsp maraschino liqueur, 1 Maraschino cherry

What glass do you use for a Boomerang?

A Boomerang is traditionally served in a Cocktail glass.

How strong is a Boomerang?

A Boomerang has an estimated ABV of 20,62%.

How many calories are in a Boomerang?

A Boomerang contains approximately 228 calories per serving.

Boomerang

Bardak Cocktail glass

Zorluk Medium

Kalori ~228 kcal

ABV 20,62%

Malzemeler

Gin 2 oz
Dry Vermouth 1/2 oz
Bitters 2 dashes
maraschino liqueur 1/2 tsp
Maraschino cherry 1

Talimatlar

In a mixing glass half-filled with ice cubes, combine the gin, vermouth, bitters, and maraschino liqueur. Stir well. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with the cherry.

Strong Classic

Boomerang is a gin martini variation that combines a generous measure of gin with dry vermouth, bitters, and a small float of maraschino liqueur, garnished with a cherry. At 20.62% ABV, it is a classic spirit-forward cocktail with the clean botanical character of gin at its center, the vermouth and bitters providing framing complexity, and the cherry liqueur adding a whisper of sweetness. Stirred and strained, it is elegant in its simplicity.

History & Origins

Boomerang is a vintage cocktail with disputed origins, appearing in early and mid-20th century American bar guides as part of the extensive family of gin-vermouth variations that characterized the classic cocktail era. Its name suggests a returning or circular theme, perhaps referencing the drink's balance of opposing flavors — spirit strength and herbal softness. No definitive historical creator has been attributed to this recipe.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Gin's juniper and botanicals, with herbal dry vermouth, the complex spice of bitters, and a faint cherry sweetness from the maraschino. Palate: Gin-led and medium-dry; the vermouth integrates smoothly with the gin's botanicals, while the bitters add depth and the maraschino contributes a subtle cherry note that ties the garnish to the drink. Finish: Clean and medium-length, pleasantly botanical and dry.

botanical juniper dry cherry complex

Pro Tip

Add the maraschino liqueur last by carefully spooning it over the back of a bar spoon so it floats as a delicate layer above the drink.

Data verified Eylül 2017

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