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2 oz Gin
3⁄8 oz Orange vermouth, Martini & Rossi Fiero (M&R's Fiero is a modern release of this old formula)
1 Orange peel (optional)
Instructions

Stir with ice, strain into cocktail glass, Garnish optional.

Notes

Volumes have been increased from 2+ oz total (60 cL in the book) to 3+ oz. Proportions held constant, hence the 3/8 oz Fiero. Original volumes would be 1 1/3: 2/3: 1/4. Meier's fluid oz, dram, and teaspoon volume conversions differ from modern values, which is somewhat confusing, especially since there is a missing decimal in his teaspoon mL conversion, and it is a 50% oversized teaspoon anyway.

While there is no garnish in the book recipe, an optional orange twist is consistent with the historical M&R Aperitivo (Fiero) orange profile. I dropped mine into the drink to give it zing.

History

Published in Frank Meier's 1936 "The Artistry of Mixing Drinks"

Almaza means diamond in Arabic, but it is not clear if this is the inspiration for the name.

Cocktail summary
Created by
unclear, published by Frank Meier, Ritz Bar, Paris
Year
1936
Is an
authentic recipe
Reference

Frank Meier's 1936 "The Artistry of Mixing Drinks"

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