Charleston Cocktail

1⁄2 oz Gin
1⁄2 oz Kirschwasser
1⁄2 oz Maraschino Liqueur
1⁄2 oz Curaçao
1⁄2 oz Sweet vermouth
1⁄2 oz Dry vermouth
1 twst Lemon peel
Instructions

Stir (the original calls for shaking), strain, up, twist.

Notes

Ellestad takes a "part" as a half ounce, and I follow his lead.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Savoy Cocktail Book
Year
1930
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

http://savoystomp.com/2007/07/02/charleston-cocktail/

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  • I used Punt e Mes for sweet vermouth...might try to lighten the sweetness somehow. Maybe sub pear brandy for Maraschino ?
  • Strong and a bit on the sweet side
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