Cooperstown

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz London Dry Gin
• 0.5 oz Dry Vermouth
• 0.5 oz Sweet Vermouth
• 6 Mint Leaves
• Mint sprig · optional garnish

Method

1. 1

   Add the mint leaves, gin, and both vermouths to a shaker with ice.

2. 2

   Shake until well-chilled.

3. 3

   Double-strain into a chilled coupe.

4. 4

   Garnish with a mint sprig.

The Story

The Cooperstown is a Perfect Martini with a little mint shaken in. It dates to the early twentieth century and takes its name from the New York baseball town, and it stays a quiet favorite in classic cocktail books.