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Stirred · one serving

Tuxedo

A refined Old Tom gin and dry vermouth classic accented with maraschino, absinthe, and orange bitters.

Short answer

Tuxedo is a stirred cocktail made with old tom gin, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, absinthe, and orange bitters. A refined Old Tom gin and dry vermouth classic accented with maraschino, absinthe, and orange bitters. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodStirred
GlassCocktail
LevelAdvanced
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Tuxedo ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Tuxedo ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Old Tom Gin30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Dry Vermouth30 ml3 cl1 oz1 part
Maraschino Liqueur0.5 teaspoon
Absinthe0.25 teaspoon
Orange Bitters3 dash

Garnish: Cocktail cherry and expressed lemon zest

Method

How to make Tuxedo

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a martini-style cocktail glass and prepare one cocktail cherry plus a fresh strip of lemon zest.

  2. 02

    Add the Old Tom gin, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, absinthe, and orange bitters to a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass with solid ice cubes and position a bar spoon against the inside wall.

  4. 04

    Stir smoothly for 20–25 seconds until very cold, clear, and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Strain into the chilled glass without allowing any ice fragments into the drink.

  6. 06

    Add the cherry, express the lemon zest over the surface, place it neatly, and serve.

Tasting profile

What does Tuxedo taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (4/5) and sweetness (2/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness2 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Tuxedo questions

What is in a Tuxedo?

Kokto’s build uses old tom gin, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, absinthe, and orange bitters.

How long does a Tuxedo 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 Tuxedo prepared?

It uses a stirred method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Tuxedo 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.

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