Enjoy spring with this easy Bronx cocktail recipe! You'll love this refreshing drink's mix of Gin, sweet and dry vermouth, and fresh orange juice.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 186
Ingredients
- 1½ oz Gin
- ¾ oz sweet Vermouth
- ¾ oz dry Vermouth
- 1 oz fresh orange juice
- 1 dash Angostura orange bitters
- Ice cubes
- Orange twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Strainer & Fine-strainer
- Martini Glass
- Measuring Jigger
Instructions
- Prep glass: Fill your martini glass with ice cubes to chill it.
- Add orange bitters: Drop 1 dash Angostura orange bitters into your shaker.
- Add orange juice: Measure and pour into the shaker 1 oz fresh orange juice.
- Pour dry and sweet vermouth: Add ¾ oz dry Vermouth and ¾ oz sweet Vermouth to the mixture.
- Add gin: Finish pouring 1½ oz Gin.
- Shake: Fill your cocktail shaker with ice and shake for about 15 seconds.
- Strain: Fine strain your cocktail in your chilled martini glass.
- Garnish: Garnish with an orange zest.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Gin: Vodka can be a good substitute if you don't have Gin. It will give the cocktail a smoother taste without the botanical notes of Gin.
- Sweet Vermouth: You can use fortified wine as a substitute for sweet vermouth if needed. It will change the flavor but will still deliver a nice concoction. has a similar flavor profile but is slightly more bitter.
- Dry Vermouth: White vermouth can be used in place of dry vermouth. It's less dry but still provides a nice balance to the sweetness of the other ingredients.
- Orange Juice: If fresh oranges aren't available, you can use store-bought orange juice. Just make sure it's 100% juice with no added sugars.
- Orange bitters: you can either omit the orange bitters or experiment with other citrus bitters.
Making a Pitcher of Bronx Cocktail:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 12 oz of Gin, 6 oz of sweet vermouth, 6 oz of dry vermouth, 8 dashes of orange bitters, and 8 oz of orange juice.
- Mix: Combine all the ingredients with ice in a large pitcher and stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into individual chilled martini glasses, garnish with an orange twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gin substitute. Several brands are available that mimic Gin's flavor without the alcohol.
- Vermouth Substitute: You can use non-alcoholic white grape juice for both sweet and dry vermouth. It won't have the same complexity as vermouth but will provide a similar sweetness.
- Orange bitters substitute: Try with orange essence, it will give to the drink a bright and zesty aroma.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients and follow the original steps to enjoy a non-alcoholic version of this cocktail.
Making it Vegan:
This cocktail is already vegan-friendly as it doesn't contain any animal products. Just use fresh orange juice or store-bought juice that contains no added sugars or honey.What is a Bronx Cocktail?
A Bronx Cocktail is a gin-based classic cocktail made of Gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and orange juice. It’s not particularly difficult to make as it only requires the ability to measure ingredients accurately and the skill to shake them together in a cocktail shaker. The Bronx Cocktail is a variant of the Martini with added orange juice.
What is a Bronx Cocktail made of – The ingredients
These are the ingredients you need to create a Bronx Cocktail:
- Gin: This is the base spirit of the Bronx Cocktail, providing a strong, crisp foundation.
- Sweet Vermouth: Adds sweetness and complexity to balance the Gin’s sharpness.
- Dry Vermouth: Contributes a slightly bitter, herbal note to the cocktail, enhancing its depth of flavor.
- Orange Juice: Gives the cocktail a refreshing citrus twist, brightening the overall taste.
- Orange Bitters: Enhances the orange flavor and adds a subtle spiciness to the mix.
