Launch Library
Modern Cocktail
Scotch with sloe gin, absinthe, lemon, and orange bitters — smoky, fruity, and faintly anise. An old drink that wears its ironic name well.
Servings
Served inCoupe
MethodShaken
Ingredients
- Blended Scotch1½ ounces
- Sloe Gin½ ounce
- Absinthe2 dashes
- Fresh Lemon Juice¼ ounce
- Orange Bitters1 dash
- Lemon Twist1 each
Notes
From the Savoy Cocktail Book, 1930. The sloe gin and Scotch pairing is the surprise.