The Tower* Recipe

Time8m
Serves1

Half

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Ingredients

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Glass & Garnish

Method

Glass & Garnish

1

Prepare glass

Fill the highball or Collins glass with cubed ice to chill while you mix the drink.

2

Set aside a lemon wedge and a maraschino cherry for garnish.

Mixing the drink

3

Combine ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, add gin (1.25 oz), blended Scotch (0.75 oz), sweet vermouth (0.5 oz), orange liqueur (0.25 oz), fresh lemon juice (0.5 oz), simple syrup (0.25 oz), and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.

4

Add ice and shake

Fill the shaker with ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled and slightly diluted.

5

Strain

Discard the ice from the chilled glass. Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice (fill glass about three-quarters full).

6

Top (optional)

If you prefer a lighter, longer beverage, gently top with about 1 oz club soda and give a single gentle stir to incorporate.

Garnish & Serve

7

Garnish with the lemon wedge on the rim and drop the maraschino cherry into the drink. Serve immediately with a short stirring spoon or straw.