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Cooperstown Cocktail Drink

Cooperstown Cocktail Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Try the Cooperstown Cocktail recipe! Blend gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, orange bitters, and mint for a great spring drink.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 165

Ingredients
 

  • 2 oz Gin
  • ¼ oz sweet vermouth
  • ¼ oz dry vermouth
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • 2 mint leaves
  • Ice cubes
  • Mint sprig - for garnish, optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Glass
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Martini Glass

Instructions

  • Chill Glass: Stir some ice cubes in your chilled martini glass.
  • Add Mint Leaves: Bash and place 2 mint leaves into the mixing glass.
  • Add Bitters: Add 2 dashes orange bitters.
  • Add Sweet Vermouth: Measure and pour ¼ oz sweet vermouth into the glass.
  • Add Dry Vermouth: Add ¼ oz dry vermouth to the mix.
  • Add Gin: Pour 2 oz Gin into the mixing glass.
  • Prep Mixing Glass: Fill your mixing glass with ice cubes.
  • Stir: Stir your mixture in order to mix and chill the ingredients.
  • Strain: Strain your drink into your chilled martini glass.
  • Garnish: Garnish with a mint leaf if desired.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Gin: If you don't have gin, you can use vodka for a less punchy taste.
  • Vermouths: If you are out of vermouths try by using dry sherry wine and port wine they will still make a wonderful combination. 
  • Orange Bitters: Opt for Angostura bitters or grapefruit bitters for a different citrus aroma.

Making a Pitcher of Cooperstown Cocktail:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of gin, 2 oz of sweet vermouth and dry vermouth, 16 dashes of orange bitters, and 16 mint leaves.
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, orange bitters, and mint leaves with ice. Stir well.
  • Serve: Strain the mixture into chilled martini glasses, garnish with mint leaves, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Gin Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gin substitute; these are available and reasonably mimic gin's botanicals.
  • Vermouth Substitute: For sweet and dry vermouth, use non-alcoholic versions or mix grape juice with a splash of apple cider vinegar for acidity.
  • Bitters Substitute: Make an orange-infused simple syrup with a touch of grapefruit juice for bitterness.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

The standard recipe is vegan-friendly since it contains no animal products or by-products. Just ensure that your chosen brands for gin and vermouth do not use any animal-derived fining agents in their production process.