Casino Cocktail Recipe
Written by Discover the magic of our Casino Cocktail recipe! With a blend of gin, zesty lemon, and maraschino liqueur, it's an unmistakable choice for a refined palate.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 161
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin
- ¼ oz Maraschino Liqueur
- ¼ oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes Angostura orange bitters
- Lemon twist - for garnish, optional
- Maraschino cherry - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Measuring Jigger
- Cocktail Glass
- Strainer and fine-strainer
Instructions
- Chill the Glass: Fill your cocktail glass with ice cubes or place it in the freezer to chill.
- Mix Ingredients: In the cocktail shaker, combine 2 dashes Angostura orange bitters, ¼ oz fresh lemon juice, ¼ oz Maraschino Liqueur, and 2 oz Gin.
- Shake Well: Ice up, seal the shaker and shake it well until the outside is frosty.
- Strain: Empty your cocktail glass and fine strain the mixture into it.
- Garnish: Add a twist of lemon and a maraschino cherry.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Gin: Sometimes, I switch out the gin for vodka if I want a neutral base. For a smoky undertone, try using mezcal.
- Maraschino Liqueur: If you can't find maraschino liqueur, a dash of cherry syrup can work. It's sweeter, so you might want to adjust the lemon juice accordingly.
- Orange Bitters: Grapefruit or Angostura bitters can also work in a pinch.
Making a Pitcher of Casino Cocktail:
- Scale: For a pitcher serving 8, use 16 oz of gin, 2 oz of maraschino liqueur, 2 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 16 dashes of orange bitters.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, blend all the ingredients with ice. Stir until combined.
- Serve: Pour the concoction into individual chilled cocktail glasses, garnish as desired, and serve up!
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: There are non-alcoholic gin brands that replicate the botanical flavors well.
- Maraschino Liqueur Substitute: Opt for a cherry-flavored syrup or juice.
- Orange bitters: choose a non-alcoholic option available in the market.
- Follow Original Steps: Using these non-alcoholic alternatives, savor a booze-free Casino Cocktail using the original method.
Making it Vegan:
- Maraschino Cherry: Be cautious about maraschino cherries, as some brands use non-vegan coloring or processing methods. Always opt for vegan-certified or naturally-colored varieties. If in doubt, you can always use fresh cherries or omit this garnish.