Gin Blossom
If you like gin martinis, you will without question like this variation. It’s complex but light in feel somehow, despite its inherent booziness. I was fortunate enough to try it at the bar of its inception, The Clover Club in Brooklyn, one of the world’s great bars.
Martini Rossi sells a bianco version of the vermouth which is available at the LCBO. It is sweeter than dry vermouth, and because it forms a significant part of this drink, it’s worth picking up a bottle. Marillen apricot eau-de-vie is not available in Ontario but there are normally others available at any given time. Remember, apricot eau-de-vie is not the same as apricot liqueur.
| 1 ½ oz | Gin |
| 1 ½ oz | Blanc or Bianco Vermouth |
| ¾ oz | Blume Marillen Apricot Eau de Vie |
| 1 dash | Regan’s Orange Bitters |
| 1 dash | Fees’ Brothers Orange Bitters |
| 1 | Orange Twist |
Directions:
- Stir and strain into a chilled Nick & Nora.
- Garnish with orange twist.
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