Casino
ClassicA Savoy classic — Old Tom gin sharpened with maraschino and orange bitters.
Dry and aromatic. Old Tom's rounded juniper carries maraschino's nutty-cherry perfume, with a whisper of lemon and orange bitters keeping it bright rather than sweet. Elegant, faintly floral and decidedly gin-forward.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Old Tom Gin
- 0.25 oz Maraschino Liqueur
- 0.25 oz Lemon Juice
- 2 dashes Orange Bitters
- Maraschino cherry · optional garnish
Method
- 1
Add every ingredient to a shaker with ice.
- 2
Shake until well chilled.
- 3
Strain into a chilled coupe.
- 4
Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
The Story
The Casino appears in Harry Craddock's 1930 "Savoy Cocktail Book," a spirit-forward member of the Aviation and Martinez family that leans on maraschino for its character. It was built for Old Tom gin — the lightly sweetened style that bridges genever and modern London Dry — which softens the drink just enough to let the cherry-almond liqueur and orange bitters sing. A quiet, sophisticated aperitif that rewards good ingredients.
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