Variation on a Theme

2 oz Old Tom Gin, Hayman's (or Ransom)
1⁄2 oz Cherry Liqueur, Cherry Heering
1⁄4 oz Campari
1⁄2 t Maraschino Liqueur, Luxardo
1 ds Orange bitters, Regans' orange bitters
Instructions

Stir, strain, up, cocktail glass

Cocktail summary
Posted by Dan on
Created by
Maks, Beta Cocktails
Year
2009
Is of
unknown authenticity
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Average
3.5 stars
(23 ratings)
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  • Cherry comes through, with a sweetness that is offset by the Campari. Very good with Malacca gin.
  • Made with Tanqueray Old Tom. Insistent alcohol presence (merits a long stir), but interesting flavors underlying it. Lovely. — ★★★★
  • Aka the Phillip Martin
  • Complex, with funky Ransom flavors coming through strongly. Would be much milder with Hayman's or a London Dry. — ★★★★
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Comments

Nice. I like that you can taste each component, although perhaps this makes for the slight disharmony I'm experiencing. 4.27.