Puritan Cocktail

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Plymouth
1⁄2 oz Dry vermouth
1⁄2 bsp Herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse
3 ds Orange bitters
Instructions

Stir, strain, up.

Cocktail summary
Year
1926
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

A Sideboard Manual for Gentlemen, The John Hamilton Ltd, London, p. 24, via Martin's Index.

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  • Lemon twist is essential here to balance out the Gin botanicals and Chartreuse sweetness
  • 2oz (60ml) gin .75oz (22.5ml) Yellow Chartreuse .5oz (15ml) Dry Vermouth 2 Dashes Feegans Orange Bitters Lemon Twist
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Comments

Alaska improved with dry vermouth, very nice. I've seen this on a menu with Dolin Blanc for Dry Vermouth, under the name "Vandelay Industries" which comes off a bit too sweet still.