Casino Gin Cocktail
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Bartenders at Boston’s Backbar stick close to the original Casino recipe, as published in 1930 in The Savoy Cocktail Book. It’s a classic Old Tom gin cocktail that still stands out in a modern drinkscape. Old Tom gin ¼ oz. Maraschino liqueur. But anyway, others have written that the Casino Cocktail is like an Aviation without the Creme de Violette— or in other words the Aviation cocktail that was predominantly made in the latter half of the twentieth century. The use of Old Tom Gin provides a touch of sweetness that I think really makes the Casino Cocktail work.
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Notes on The Casino Cocktail
The Casino Cocktail that bears similarity to the one on the IBA Official list can be found as far back as 1917’s Hugo R. Ensslin’s second edition of Recipes for Mixed Drinks. The name was far from unique. There’s other Casinos strewn about early 20th century cocktail books, including a peculiar combination of Champagne, Brandy and Absinthe that is completely unrelated.
But anyway, others have written that the Casino Cocktail is like an Aviation without the Creme de Violette— or in other words the Aviation cocktail that was predominantly made in the latter half of the twentieth century. The use of Old Tom Gin provides a touch of sweetness that I think really makes the Casino Cocktail work. Though any orange bitters will do, I prefer Regan’s here.
| IBA official cocktail | |
|---|---|
| Type | Cocktail |
| Primary alcohol by volume | |
| Served | Straight up; without ice |
| Standard garnish | Lemon twist and maraschino cherry |
| Standard drinkware | Cocktail glass |
| IBA specified ingredients |
|
| Preparation | Pour all ingredients into shaker with ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and a maraschino cherry. Serve without a straw. |
| Timing | All Day |
| Casino recipe at International Bartenders Association | |
The Casino is an IBA official cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, orange bitters and fresh lemon juice.[1]
The cocktail first appears in Recipes for Mixed Drinks compiled by Hugo R Ensslin in 1917.[2]
See also[edit]
Simple Gin Cocktail
References[edit]
- ^'CASINO'. IBA Official Cocktails. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ^'1917 Recipes for Mixed Drinks by Hugo R Ensslin (second edition)'. EUVS Vintage Cocktail Books. Retrieved June 19, 2020.