Tuxedo
A late-19th-century martini offshoot with dry vermouth, a touch of maraschino, and aromatic absinthe and bitters.
29%
ABV
169
Calories
Coupe
Glass
Flavor Journey
Ingredients
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Method
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Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice
Stir until very well chilled
Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass
Garnish with a lemon twist and cherry
Glassware
Served up in a chilled coupe
Garnish
Express oils over the glass
Master's Tips
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Rinse or dash absinthe lightly to avoid overpowering
Serve very cold for best clarity
Try with London Dry gin for a crisper profile
Variations & Riffs
Classic cocktails inspire countless variations. Here are some popular riffs on the Tuxedo.
Tuxedo #2
A sophisticated Martini variation featuring subtle complexity from maraschino liqueur and an absinthe rinse, representing the elegant cocktail culture of the Gilded Age.
Tuxedo #3
A sophisticated Martini variation distinguished by the addition of fino sherry, which adds unique nutty and saline complexity to this elegant gin cocktail from the Golden Age.
Other Variations
Blanc Tuxedo
Uses blanc vermouth for a rounder, slightly sweeter profile.
Changes
Absinthe Rinse Tuxedo
Rinses the glass with absinthe instead of dashing it in.
Changes
History & Heritage
“Attributed to New York's Tuxedo Park and printed in late‑19th‑century manuals, the Tuxedo showcases the shift from sweet Martinez-style drinks to the drier Martini, layering Old Tom gin with maraschino, vermouth, and absinthe.”
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Tuxedo #2
A sophisticated Martini variation featuring subtle complexity from maraschino liqueur and an absinthe rinse, representing the elegant cocktail culture of the Gilded Age.
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An elegant gin sour with maraschino and lemon—bright, botanical, and subtly cherry-kissed.