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Stirred · 1 serving

Tuxedo Cocktail Original

A very dry Old Tom gin and vermouth classic sharpened with maraschino, absinthe, and two styles of bitters.

Short answer

Tuxedo Cocktail Original is a stirred cocktail made with old tom gin, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, absinthe, orange bitters, aromatic bitters, lemon, and cocktail cherry. The recipe below makes 1 serving, with exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 6 minutes.
Time6 min
MethodStirred
GlassCoupe
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Tuxedo Cocktail Original ingredients

These original amounts make 1 serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

How ml, US oz and parts work
Tuxedo Cocktail Original ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Old Tom gin45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1 part
Dry Vermouth45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz1 part
Maraschino Liqueur1 dash———
Absinthe1 dash———
Orange Bitters2 dash———
Aromatic bitters2 dash———
Lemon1 piece———
Cocktail Cherry1 piece———

Garnish: Exactly one small cocktail cherry and one short narrow lemon zest twist on a short plain pick

Method

How to make Tuxedo Cocktail Original

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Pre-chill one clear coupe, then thread exactly one small cocktail cherry and one short narrow lemon zest twist onto a short plain pick.

  2. 02

    Measure 45 ml Old Tom gin, 45 ml dry vermouth, one dash maraschino liqueur, one dash absinthe, two dashes orange bitters, and two dashes aromatic bitters into a mixing glass.

  3. 03

    Fill the mixing glass generously with solid cold ice.

  4. 04

    Stir steadily until the spirit-forward mixture is thoroughly chilled and properly diluted.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled coupe so the clear drink remains free of ice fragments.

  6. 06

    Balance the single cherry-and-lemon pick neatly at the rim and serve without any additional garnish.

Tasting profile

What does Tuxedo Cocktail Original taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are strength (5/5) and bitterness (3/5).

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

Sweetness2 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness3 / 5
Strength5 / 5
Freshness2 / 5

Quick answers

Tuxedo Cocktail Original questions

What is in a Tuxedo Cocktail Original?

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

How long does a Tuxedo Cocktail Original take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 6 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Tuxedo Cocktail Original 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 Tuxedo Cocktail Original 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 B192https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/2004/tuxedo-cocktail-original · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
  • Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved

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