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

Bardak Cocktail glass

Zorluk Medium

Kalori ~130 kcal

ABV 21,84%

Malzemeler

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

Talimatlar

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

Herbal Strong

The Turf Cocktail is a classic dry cocktail made with dry vermouth, gin, a trace of anise, bitters, and garnished with an orange peel twist, stirred and strained into a cocktail glass. It belongs to the family of dry gin-vermouth cocktails adjacent to the Martini, distinguished by the addition of bitters and anise for added complexity. The name evokes horseracing culture, suggesting a drink for gentlemen at the track.

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.

dry herbal anise botanical complex

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.

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