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Journalist

Served in a coupe glass

Journalist

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Gin
  • 15 ml Dry vermouth
  • 15 ml Sweet vermouth
  • 5 ml Triple sec
  • 5 ml Lemon juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Preparation

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

Garnish

Lemon twist

Origin story

The Journalist cocktail emerged in the early 20th century, with its first known recipes appearing in the 1930s. It combines various spirits and bitters, showcasing the complexity of cocktails from that era.