Ingredients
Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice
Shake until frosty and well-chilled
Double strain into a chilled coupe
Garnish with a lemon twist and optional cherry
Glassware
Served up in a chilled coupe
Garnish
Express oils over the drink
Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Balance maraschino carefully—it can dominate
A lemon-forward twist brightens the profile
Chill ingredients and glassware for peak crispness
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Casino.
Dry Casino
A pre-Prohibition cocktail that champions the complex botanicals of gin against the nuanced sweetness of maraschino liqueur and the bright acidity of fresh lemon.
Violette Casino
A sophisticated modern classic that bridges the gap between the Casino and Aviation cocktails, combining Old Tom gin, maraschino liqueur, and a whisper of crème de violette for elegant complexity.
Casino Royale
A sophisticated gin cocktail with maraschino liqueur and lemon juice – elegant, complex, and refined like its namesake casino.
History & Heritage
First printed in Hugo Ensslin's 1917 Recipes for Mixed Drinks, the Casino pairs Old Tom gin and maraschino in a lemony sour accented with orange bitters. Harry Craddock later included it in the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book, preserving the recipe through Prohibition's end. The drink faded as Old Tom disappeared but returned with the craft-cocktail revival.
More to Explore
If you enjoyed this cocktail, these similar creations might capture your interest.
Dry Casino
A pre-Prohibition cocktail that champions the complex botanicals of gin against the nuanced sweetness of maraschino liqueur and the bright acidity of fresh lemon.
Violette Casino
A sophisticated modern classic that bridges the gap between the Casino and Aviation cocktails, combining Old Tom gin, maraschino liqueur, and a whisper of crème de violette for elegant complexity.
Casino Royale
A sophisticated gin cocktail with maraschino liqueur and lemon juice – elegant, complex, and refined like its namesake casino.
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