Delmonico
- 3/4 oz Gin
- 1/2 oz Brandy
- 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
- 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 1 dash Angostura Bitters
Chill cocktail glass. Stir all ingredients over ice. Strain into glass. Garnish with an orange or lemon twist.
| Prep Time | 2 minutes |
| Servings | 1 |
| Category | Cocktail |
| Tags | 1840-1880 (Cocktails Arrive), Aperitif |
| Proof | 53.4 |
| Strength | 1.2 standard drinks |
| Glass | Cocktail Glass |
| Temp | Cold |
Rating 87.
Restaurants back in the 19th Century wanted to have a house cocktail to distinguish themselves from their competitors (this carries forwards to the present day). Delmonico's restaurant in New York City created the Delmonico No. 1 as their house tipple.
I found this to be an excellent cocktail. The botanicals in the gin swim well with the soft, aged Cognac yielding a Martini Special Cocktail or Martinez profile where the gin plays nicely with the other ingredients.