1 serving
Eric Alperin's Tuxedo No. 2 ingredients
These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.
| Ingredient | Amount | cl | oz | parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 London dry gin | 60 ml | 6 cl | 2 oz | 12 parts |
 Dry Vermouth | 22.5 ml | 2.3 cl | 0.8 oz | 4.5 parts |
 Maraschino Liqueur | 7.5 ml | 0.8 cl | 0.3 oz | 1.5 parts |
 Orange Bitters | 2 dash | — | — | — |
 Absinthe | 5 ml | 0.5 cl | 0.2 oz | 1 part |
Garnish: Lemon twist and brandied cherry
Method
How to make Eric Alperin's Tuxedo No. 2
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a coupe, rinse its interior with absinthe, discard the excess, and prepare a lemon twist and brandied cherry.
- 02
Measure the gin, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and orange bitters into a mixing glass.
- 03
Add cracked or solid ice and stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until very cold and properly diluted.
- 04
Fine-strain into the absinthe-rinsed coupe.
- 05
Express the lemon twist over the drink and place it neatly at the rim.
- 06
Add one securely supported brandied cherry and serve immediately.
Tasting profile
What does Eric Alperin's Tuxedo No. 2 taste like?
The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and sweetness (3/5).
Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.
Quick answers
Eric Alperin's Tuxedo No. 2 questions
What is in a Eric Alperin's Tuxedo No. 2?
Kokto’s build uses london dry gin, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, orange bitters, and absinthe.
How long does a Eric Alperin's Tuxedo No. 2 take to make?
The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.
How is a Eric Alperin's Tuxedo No. 2 prepared?
It uses a stirred method and is served in a coupe. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.
Is a Eric Alperin's Tuxedo No. 2 alcohol-free?
No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.
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Evidence
Sources & editorial note
The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B025https://punchdrink.com/recipes/eric-alperins-tuxedo-no-2/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
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