Hardly surprisingly, several classic cocktails have been named after this classic marquee. This version was created by author H.E.Bates in his popular novel The Darling Buds of May.
Ingredients:
4-6 cracked ice cubes
Dash of Orange bitters
1 measure dry gin
2 measure dry vermouth
1 measure Scotch whisky
Method:
- Put the cracked ice cubes in to the mixing glass.
- Dash the bitters over the ice.
Pour In gin, vermouth and whisky over the ice and stir to mix. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.