Delmonico Number 1

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A swank classic, this perfectly balanced concoction was the house cocktail at New York’s famous Delmonico Restaurant. Traditionally served in a Delmonico glass, it can be garnish with either an orange or a lemon twist.

Ingredients:

• Gin – 1 ounce
• Brandy or Cognac – 1/2 ounce
• Dry Vermouth – 1/2 ounce
• Sweet Vermouth – 1/2 ounce
• Angostura Bitters – 2 dashes
• Orange twist

Method:

1. Shake the liquid ingredients vigorously with ice.
2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
3. Garnish with the orange twist.