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Old Tom Cocktail

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Course: DrinksCuisine: American

Servings

servings

Calories

267

kcal

ABV

37%

Total time

minutes

Learn how to make a classic Old Tom cocktail from the 1862 edition of the bartenders guide by Jerry Thomas.

Ingredients

2 dashes 2 Cardamom Bitters
2 dashes 2 Orange Liqueur
1 tsp 1 Gum Syrup
2 oz 2 Old Tom Gin

Directions

Technique: Simple Stir
Combine all ingredients in the mixing glass.
Add ice to the mixing glass.
Stir the ingredients for 10 – 15 seconds. Try to avoid over-diluting the drink.
Strain into a glass with ice.
Garnish:
Orange peel.

Notes

Tools Used: Jigger, Bar Spoon, Mixing Glass
Serving Glass: Coupe Glass

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The Old Tom Cocktail is another classic 1800s cocktail from Jerry Thomas’s 1862 bartending guide. Whether it’s the Old Tom Cocktail, Whiskey Cocktail, Brandy Cocktail, Gin Cocktail, etc., they all are the same except for a different base spirit. If you’re a fan of the Old Fashion but curious to vary it up a little with a different spirit, give it a try.