At a Glance
Category: Gin Cocktails
Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: None traditionally
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 3-4 dashes Angostura bitters
Method
Swirl bitters to coat a chilled glass, discard excess, then add gin.
Glass & Garnish
Glass: Coupe glass
Garnish: None traditionally
Background & History
A British Royal Navy tradition dating to the 19th century, when sailors mixed gin with bitters originally carried as a digestive tonic.
For more on this, see Cocktail Recipe Directory and Gin Cocktails.