Colony
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 oz Tanqueray London Dry Gin
- 1⁄2 oz Luxardo Maraschino liqueur
- 3⁄4 oz Pink grapefruit juice
- 1⁄12 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix) optional
- 4 drop Bob's Grapefruit Bitters
Method
Glassware:
Serve in a Coupe glass
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of grapefruit zest twist.
Method:
- SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish:
- EXPRESS grapefruit zest twist over cocktail and use as garnish.
Nutrition:
One serving of Colony contains 153 calories
History:
Created during the Prohibition period at New York's Colony speakeasy, possibly by bartender Marco Hattem. The Colony attracted an upmarket clientele, including the Vanderbilts and Windsors. The liquor was kept in an elevator which would be sent to either the attic or the basement if federal agents raided.
Review:
Grapefruit and maraschino balance each other in this gin-based classic.
