Classic

Turf Cocktail

Name: Turf Cocktail
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 30 ml Gin; 30 ml Dry vermouth; 5 ml Maraschino liqueur; 2 drop Absinthe; 2 dashes Orange bitters

Served in a coupe glass

Ingredients

30 ml Gin
30 ml Dry vermouth
5 ml Maraschino liqueur
2 drop Absinthe
2 dashes Orange bitters

Preparation

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

Garnish

Olive

Origin story

The Turf Cocktail is thought to have originated in the early 20th century, possibly linked to horse racing culture in the United States. Its unique blend of gin and vermouth with herbal notes reflects the era's experimentation with complex flavors in cocktails.