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Hoffman House

Hoffman House

Classic

A dry, olive-garnished Gin Martini cousin.

Before DinnerSpirit-ForwardVintageDry
3 minEasyStrong

Crisp juniper softened by dry vermouth, with orange bitters brightening the finish and a savory olive. Cold, dry, and clean.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz London Dry Gin
  • 1 oz Dry Vermouth
  • 2 dashes Orange Bitters
  • Olive · optional garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Add the gin, dry vermouth, and orange bitters to a mixing glass with ice.

  2. 2

    Stir until well-chilled, about 20-30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Strain into a chilled martini glass.

  4. 4

    Garnish with an olive.

The Story

The Hoffman House was a celebrated New York hotel and bar in the late nineteenth century, and a gin, dry vermouth, and orange bitters cocktail carrying its name appears in vintage guides. It is a Martini in all but name, with a little more vermouth.

Glass · Martini glassGarnish · Olive