Classic

Income Tax Cocktail

Name: Income Tax Cocktail
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Gin; 15 ml Sweet vermouth; 15 ml Dry vermouth; 15 ml Orange juice; 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Served in a coupe glass

Ingredients

45 ml Gin
15 ml Sweet vermouth
15 ml Dry vermouth
15 ml Orange juice
2 dashes Angostura bitters

Preparation

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

Garnish

None

Origin story

The Income Tax Cocktail is thought to have been created in the early 20th century, coinciding with the introduction of income tax in the United States in 1913. Its name cleverly plays on the financial burdens of the time, making it a fitting drink for the era.