Perfect Cocktail
The recipe for a Perfect Cocktail, often referred to as a "Perfect Martini" or "Perfect Manhattan." The balanced mix of gin or whiskey with both sweet and dry vermouth.
Strengthvery strong
GlassCoupe
BaseGin
GarnishLemon peel
Description
A "Perfect Cocktail" is less a single recipe and more a style applied to a Martini or Manhattan. The term "perfect" in bar terminology means that both sweet and dry vermouth are used in equal parts. This gives the drink a wonderful balance between the dry, herbal notes of one and the sweet, spicy notes of the other. The result is an incredibly complex and balanced drink that highlights the best qualities of both types of vermouth.
Preparation
- Pre-chill a coupe glass with ice.
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice cubes.
- Stir for about 30 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain the contents into the chilled glass.
- Express a lemon peel over the drink and add it as a garnish.
