Tuxedo Cocktail No.1
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1.00 twist Lemon peel
Directions
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Express lemon zest twist into stirring glass
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Add other ingredients to stirring glass
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Add ice to stirring glass
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Stir well
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Strain into chilled coupe glass
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Garnish with Luxardo Maraschino cherry
Cocktail Description
The Tuxedo Cocktail No.1 is a sophisticated twist on the classic that brings a whisper of Belle Époque charm to your glass.
This elegant cocktail combines Beefeater London Dry Gin and Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth in the traditional martini style, but adds a distinctive French accent with a kiss of Pernod Absinthe and the bright aromatics of expressed lemon peel. The absinthe doesn't dominate—instead, it weaves a subtle anise complexity through the botanical gin and herbaceous vermouth, while the lemon oils add a fresh, citrusy lift that keeps everything balanced and refined. It's a drink that tastes crisp and clean, with layers of herbal intrigue that unfold as you sip.
This is the kind of cocktail you'd want before a special dinner out or during a relaxed evening when you're in the mood for something a bit more refined than your usual drink. The Tuxedo Cocktail No.1 isn't difficult to make—stirring rather than shaking keeps it silky and clear—but it does require quality ingredients and a gentle hand with the absinthe to keep it from overpowering the drink. Pair it with oysters, smoked salmon, or French cheese like aged Comté, all of which complement the cocktail's herbaceous, slightly licorice-tinged profile beautifully.
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