Merry Widow

2 oz Gin
3⁄4 oz Dry vermouth
1⁄4 oz Bénédictine
2 ds Bitters, Angostura
1 rinse Absinthe
1 twst Lemon peel
Instructions

Stir, strain into rinsed coupe, garnish.

Cocktail summary
Created by
Harry Craddock, Savoy; updated ratios via Sam Ross' Bartender's Choice app
Year
1930
Is an
authentic recipe
Curator
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Average
2.5 stars
(7 ratings)
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  • Very gin forward drink. Would try it with a different gin than Tanqueray - maybe Tanqueray Malacca as the gin is very strong. Not horrible, but not my favorite.
  • Added half a dropper of absinthe. A little flat otherwise. Less vermouth round 2.
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