Recipe

• 1oz London dry gin (Sipsmith)
• .5oz Strega
• .5oz dry vermouth (Dolin)
• 2 dashes orange bitters (Regans)

Stir all ingredients with ice and strain into a coupe. Express an orange peel over top for a boost of extra aroma and discard.

About

Who loves historical recipes? This is one that dates back to 1937, originally published in a UK Bartenders’ Guild book. There isn’t much more information on this drink, but I’m glad the recipe has persisted and also that it uses Strega!

As someone who loves all things martini-esque, I really enjoyed this one. It’s rich, herbal, and complex. The Strega really shines yet does not overwhelm. This a botanical lover’s dream. It’s not ultra dry, nor ultra sweet and falls happily in that lovely middle ground.

If you’ve got a bottle of Strega around, give this a go!