Casino
The recipe for a Casino cocktail, an official IBA classic. An elegant mix of gin, maraschino, orange bitters, and lemon juice.
Strengthstrong
GlassCoupe
BaseGin
GarnishLemon peel and maraschino cherry
Prep Time5 mins
CuisineAmerican
Description
The Casino is an official IBA cocktail and a classic from the early 20th century. It is closely related to the Aviation but omits the violet liqueur and instead adds orange bitters, giving it a drier and more citrus-forward profile. It is traditionally mixed with Old Tom Gin, a slightly sweetened style of gin that gives the drink a special softness. The Casino is an elegant, crisp, and potent cocktail for lovers of classic gin drinks.
Preparation
- Pre-chill a coupe glass with ice.
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously until the shaker is ice-cold.
- Discard the ice from the glass.
- Strain the contents of the shaker through a fine sieve into the chilled glass.
- Garnish with a lemon peel and a maraschino cherry.
