RAC Cocktail

Martini & Riffs • December 16, 2025

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A photo of the Cherry Gin Glow cocktail containing Beefeater London Dry Gin, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth, Martini & Rossi Rosso Sweet Vermouth, Liber & Co. Real Grenadine, Angostura Orange Bitters in a Martini.

Curiada Ingredients

2.00 fl oz Beefeater London Dry Gin or alternative
1.00 fl oz Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth or alternative
1.00 fl oz Martini & Rossi Rosso Sweet Vermouth or alternative
0.13 fl oz Liber & Co. Real Grenadine or alternative
1.00 dash Angostura Orange Bitters or alternative

Directions

Chill martini glass
Add all ingredients to mixing glass with ice
Stir well until chilled
Express oils from orange zest twist over drink and discard zest
Strain into chilled martini glass
Garnish with Luxardo Maraschino cherry

Cocktail Description

The RAC Cocktail is what happens when a classic Martinez cocktail gets dressed up for a night at the symphony—elegant, complex, and quietly impressive.

This sophisticated sipper balances the botanical punch of London Dry gin with both dry and sweet vermouths, creating a layered foundation that's brightened by real pomegranate grenadine and orange bitters. The result is a cocktail with beautiful ruby-amber color and a flavor profile that walks the line between spirit-forward and gently sweet, with cherry and orange notes playing against gin's juniper backbone. It's remarkably easy to make despite its complexity—just stir and strain—making it perfect for intimate dinner parties or whenever you want to elevate your home bartending without breaking a sweat. The RAC Cocktail shines brightest when served alongside savory appetizers like aged cheese, marcona almonds, or charcuterie, though it also makes a stunning companion to chocolate desserts with its subtle fruit notes complementing cocoa's richness.