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The Old Tom Cocktail is another classic 1800s cocktail from Jerry Thomas’s 1862 bartending guide. Whether its the Old Tom Cocktail, Whiskey Cocktail, Brandy Cocktail, Gin Cocktail, etc they all are kinda 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 then give this a try.
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Old Tom Cocktail – Classic 1862 Jerry Thomas Recipe
Course: DrinksCuisine: AmericanServings
1
servingsCalories
267
kcalABV
37%
Total time
3
minutesLearn how to make a classic Old Tom cocktail from the 1862 edition of the bartenders guide by Jerry Thomas.
Ingredients
2 dashes Cardamom Bitters
2 dashes Orange Liqueur
1 tsp Gum Syrup
2 oz Old Tom Gin
Directions
- Add Ice To Mixing Glass and combine all ingredients in the mixing glass.
- Stir the ingredients for 20 – 30 seconds to properly chill and dilute the drink.
- Strain into glass.
Notes
- Tools Used: Jigger, Bar Spoon, Mixing Glass
- Serving Glass: Coupe Glass
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