BevX Cocktails

Delmonico

This classic cocktail is well over 100 years in age created at the now legendary Delmonico Steak House in New York City. It relies on a careful balance of distinct ingredients with nothing flashy at all but it simply works! Enjoy.

Ingredients

1 oz. London Dry Gin
1/2 oz. Brandy
1/2 oz. Sweet Vermouth
1/2 oz. Dry Vermouth
2 dashes of bitters

Occasion

This cocktail is perfect in the spring or summer taken as the first drink of the night in anticipation of a great meal — perhaps a medium-rare ribeye.

Method

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with cracked ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon or orange twist.

Variations

This cocktail is very carefully balanced. I see many ideas regarding the Gin portion ranging from three-quarters of an once to an once and a half. Also, you can always get imaginative with the Brandy using anything from Cognac to rich Spanish Brandy.

Source: Classic