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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.

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