The Tuxedo No 2 is a turn of the century cocktail. The first version had gin, sherry and orange bitters. The No. 2 became more popular by dumping the sherry and adding dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur and an absinth rinse.

If I’m not drinking Bourbon or a whiskey cocktail, I’m probably drinking a gin drink. More specifically a martini or a variant of a martini. This one hit all my marks and has multiple layers of flavor coming from start to finish.

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Hat tip to Liqour.com for the origin and recipe.

Ingredients for the Tuxedo No. 2 Cocktail

• 1/4 ounce absinthe, to rinse
• 2 1/4 ounces gin
• 1/2 ounce dry vermouth
• 1/4 ounce maraschino liqueur
• 4 dashes orange bitters
• Orange twist for garnish
• Maraschino cherry for garnish

How to make a Tuxedo No. 2 Cocktail

1. Chill a Nick and Nora or Coupe cocktail glass.
2. Add the absinthe, stir to coat the glass and discard.
3. Add the gin, vermouth, maraschino liqueur, orange bitters to a cocktail mixing glass with ice. Stir until combined and fully chilled, approximately 20 seconds.
4. Strain into the chilled glass. Garnish with maraschino cherry and orange twist.
5. Enjoy!

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