Since I'll be spending at least one day of the weekend in Yankee Stadium, this classic cocktail came to mind.
The Bronx Cocktail:
- 2 shots of gin
- 1 shot of freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 shot of sweet vermouth
- 1/2 shot of dry vermouth
Alternately, you can omit the ice and serve the drink straight up as a martini. The choice is yours. Now that we're finally being treated to some summery weather, I find I prefer the iced version rather than the martini. Nothing says summer refresher like the clink of ice against glass.
This is a classic cocktail and there are as many recipes for it, with varying ratios of gin/oj/vermouth, as you can count. The drink I've posted here is based on a version from Holiday Cocktails: A Connoisseur's Guide to Seasonal Drinks by Elizabeth Wolf-Cohen. Its a charming little book, chock full of potent potables that are sure to please.
The Bronx Cocktail is basically another "gin and juice" variation. I must insist that you use fresh squeezed oj ... at least if you're making one for me. Not a fan of the stuff in a carton. The fresh juice lends the right kind of sweetness and will offset the astringent edge of the gin and vermouth.
Whatever you're up to this weekend, stay safe, have a wonderful time and throw an extra burger on the grill for me.
Cheers!
16 comments:
Hi Diva!
Just getting round to catching up on the blogs I missed since our Oz trip.
This looks like a great cocktail, hope you thoroughly enjoy it.
Happy Fourth of July!
Have a divalicious 4th of july--ah, thats one holiday I miss, that and Thanksgiving!
That gin really makes the head spin. Perhaps a quick swap with vodka wouldn't' be so bad? Having it on ice is nice for these 95+ days.
A Yankee fan? I knew you were too good to be true!
yum! have fun at the game!!
These drinks keep getting better and better! A couple of these and I'd fit right in up in the upper bleachers at Yankee Stadium!! ;)
Dan
Casual Kitchen
Happy July 4th Diva! X
Happy July 4th!! Your beverage is perfect for the occasion! I quite agree with you about the iced version in this weather... :-)
Thank you so much for your lovely, kind comment about the biscuits! Your comment made my day! :-) So happy to be able to help out with anything involving biscuits! :-) I've actually tried them with all whole wheat flour before, and while they don't have quite the "fluffiness" one often associated with biscuits, they're still quite delightful, and wonderful as a supper roll too...
Thanks again! You're the sweetest... :-)
Lovely cocktail, very refreshing for the season! Nevermind the colours, lovey anyway!
Happy 4th of July!
Fun! I can tell I'm going to like your blog - Thirsty Thursdays is a great idea :-)
Nice to meet you!
Excellent cocktail! Hope you had a great holiday weekend!
Aoife - Welcome back! I seriously need to go and catch up on your blog as well. Can't wait to read about your trip!
HH - We did have a Divalicious 4th! I can imagine you do miss the glorious summer holiday. Cheers!
Duo - A vodka swap would certainly work well and be just as delicious, I'm sure. :)
words words words - babe, I'm a New Yorker, what did you expect?! LOL C'mon, you've got Jersey roots ... wait, don't tell me you're a Met fan?! ;)
Steph - we did! Hope you had a great 4th as well!
Daniel - LOL! What a great comment. Thanks!
Vintage Kitten - thank you! Hope you're summer has been a delicious one so far!
Astra - no, thank YOU! Your biscuits are on my "to do" list for this week. I simply can't wait to try them. I will go ahead with the 1/2 and 1/2 flour version, because as you've confirmed, I fear the all whole wheat option would affect the texture. I'll report back and I'm so excited to try them. You made my day with that recipe!!! :)
Marta - thank you! And I hope you enjoyed the weekend as well. :)
Maven - hello and welcome to Beach Eats! Thanks and drop by anytime, drinks are on me every Thursday. LOL Looking forward to checking out your blog as well!
5 Star - hope you enjoyed the holiday weekend too! Can't wait to see what you've been up to in your kitchen!
Ahh, the Mets are even worse! I'm a Phillies fan :)
I'm glad you had a Divalicious 4th!
words words words - phew! The Phillies I can live with ... and I should have known. Since I consider Philly to be my second city ... all is well! ;)
I promise to use fresh OJ only! But I also have to check to make sure I have both sweet and dry vermouth. This must be made.
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