The Tuxedo is a complex cocktail in many different ways, but primarily because it has a number of… well, numbered variations, the most well-known of which contains sherry, which is a whole different category of variations itself. Luckily enough for us, we’re joined by the wonderful tutor (and bartender!) Kat Foster, an EMP alum and bar manager of Brooklyn’s Margot. Listen on (or read below) to discover Kat’s Tuxedo recipe — and don’t forget to like, review and subscribe!
Kat Foster’s Tuxedo Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ounces Old Tom Gin, such as Hayman’s or Ransom
- 1 ½ ounces Manzanilla sherry, such as Lustau or Valdespino
- 2 dashes orange bitters
- 2 dashes absinthe
- Splash (⅛ ounce) Maraschino liqueur
- Garnish: lemon twist
Directions
1. Add ingredients to a mixing glass, fill with ice, and stir for 30-40 seconds until chilled.
2. Strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass.
3. Garnish with lemon twist.