East India Cocktail
The East India Cocktail is a classic drink that embodies the exotic flavors of the East with a delightful blend of sweet and sour notes. This cocktail is perfect for those looking to experience a taste of the tropics in a glass.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- 1 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 1/2 oz Orange Curaçao
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
- Ice cubes
- Orange twist for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to chill the mixture.
- Pour the gin, sweet vermouth, orange curaçao, and Angostura bitters into the shaker.
- Shake well for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
- Strain the cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with an orange twist by twisting the peel over the drink to release the oils, then drop it into the glass.
Notes
For a more aromatic experience, consider adding a few drops of orange bitters along with the Angostura bitters. Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of orange curaçao to taste.