How to Make a New 1920 Cocktail
A new 1920 cocktail is a classic drink similar to a Manhattan cocktail in its ingredients. The new 1920 is said to have been invented by Harry Craddock of the Savoy Hotel in London, England for a New Year's Eve celebration on January 31, 1919. Craddock was the head bartender at the Savoy Hotel at the time, and he often made signature cocktails for special guests and events at the hotel. This recipe makes one new 1920 cocktail, served straight up in a chilled martini glass. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Cocktail shaker
- Crushed ice
- 2 oz. rye whiskey
- 1 oz. French vermouth
- 1 oz. Italian vermouth
- Dash orange bitters
- Chilled martini glass
- Lemon peel, for garnish
Instructions
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Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice.
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Add the rye whiskey, French vermouth, Italian vermouth and orange bitters to the cocktail shaker.
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Cover the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 20 to 25 seconds.
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Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into a chilled martini glass.
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Garnish the drink with a twisted lemon peel and serve immediately while ice cold.
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Tips & Warnings
For a slightly sweeter cocktail, try adding 1/2 tbsp. of grenadine syrup to the cocktail shaker before mixing. You can also use 1/2 tbsp. of plain simple syrup if you prefer.
