Abbey Cocktail

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Fran_1970
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Abbey Cocktail
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  • Total Time 5 min Ico-add
  • Yield 2 Servings
  • Level Easy

The Abbey Cocktail, a long standing British favorite, has pleasant citrus notes that blend well with gin resulting in a refreshing summer drink. It is a sophisticated choice for virtually any occasion and ap...
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Ingredients

  • 3 ounces dry gin
  • 4 ounces fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 2 dashes orange bitters
  • Maraschino cherries for garnish
  • Orange slices for garnish
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Directions

  1. 1. Pour the gin, orange juice and bitters into a martini shaker along with a scoop of shaved ice.
  2. 2. Shake the mixture vigorously for 15 to 30 seconds.
  3. 3. Place a maraschino cherry in the bottom of each cocktail glass and strain the contents of the shaker into the glasses.
  4. 4. Garnish with an orange slice and serve.
 
 
  • Did you know?

    The remarkable popularity of bitters in the late 1800s came from the fact that it was alcohol (47 percent in some cases) disguised as medicine. Adding a small amount of bitters to gin allowed it to be sold without taxation as medicinal liquor.