Enjoy the Gilroy Cocktail recipe this winter! Combine gin, Cherry Heering liqueur, dry vermouth, and fresh lemon juice to make a delightful drink for chilly evenings.
Prep time:
1 minute minute
Mixing time:
1 minute minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
235
Ingredients
- 1 oz Gin
- 1 oz Cherry Heering liqueur
- 1 oz dry vermouth
- ½ oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 dash orange bitters
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Martini Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Strainer & Fine-strainer
- Shaker
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your Martini glass with ice cubes, stir and set it aside.
- Add Orange Bitters: Drop 1 dash orange bitters into the shaker.
- Add Lemon Juice: Pour in ½ oz fresh lemon juice.
- Add Vermouth: Add 1 oz dry vermouth to the mix.
- Add Cherry Heering: Measure and pour 1 oz Cherry Heering liqueur into the shaker.
- Add Gin: Pour 1 oz Gin into the shaker.
- Add Ice: Fill your shaker with ice.
- Shake: Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain: Fine strain your drink into the chilled martini glass.
- Garnish: Place a lemon twist into the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Gin: If you don't have gin, try using vodka for a cleaner taste. I've also used white rum for a different but enjoyable flavor profile.
- Cherry Heering Liqueur: If you can't find Cherry Heering, use cherry brandy or a cherry-flavored syrup for a non-alcoholic option.
- Dry Vermouth: I've used sweet vermouth in a pinch, which adds a slightly richer flavor. You can balance it with an extra splash of lemon juice.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: Bottled lemon juice works if fresh lemons aren't available, but fresh always tastes better.
- Orange Bitters: Opt for Angostura Bitters or any other citrus bitters.
Making a Pitcher of Gilroy Cocktail:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 dashes of orange bitters, 8 oz of gin, 8 oz of Cherry Heering liqueur, 8 oz of dry vermouth, and 4 oz of fresh lemon juice.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the bitters, gin, Cherry Heering liqueur, dry vermouth, and fresh lemon juice with ice. Stir well.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into chilled martini glasses, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gin substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic gin's botanicals.
- Cherry Heering Substitute: Opt for cherry-flavored syrup or make your own by simmering cherries with sugar and water until thickened.
- Dry Vermouth Substitute: Use non-alcoholic white wine or grape juice with a splash of apple cider vinegar to mimic the dryness.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.
What is a Gilroy Cocktail?
A Gilroy Cocktail is a gin-based drink made of gin, Cherry Heering liqueur, bitters, dry vermouth, and fresh lemon juice. It’s not difficult to make because it requires simple ingredients and straightforward steps. This cocktail offers a unique blend of flavors with the botanical notes of gin, the sweetness of Cherry Heering, the dryness of vermouth, and the tanginess of lemon juice.
What is a Gilroy Cocktail made of – The ingredients
Get these ingredients ready to make your Gilroy Cocktail:
- Gin: Provides the botanical base and primary spirit for the cocktail.
- Cherry Heering Liqueur: Adds sweetness and a rich cherry flavor.
- Dry Vermouth: Contributes dryness and complexity to balance the sweetness.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: Adds tanginess and freshness to the drink.
- Orange Bitters: Adds complexity to the mix.
- Lemon Twist (for garnish): Enhances aroma and adds a decorative touch.