E Tonico
Patrick Smith | New York City
photo: Shannon Sturgis
Ingredients
Serving: 1
3/4 ounce gin, preferably New York Distilling Co.’ Dorothy Parker
1/2 ounce navy-strength gin, preferably New York Distilling Co. Perry’s Tot
1/2 ounce dry vermouth, preferably Cocchi di Torino Extra Dry
1/4 ounce Italian red bitter, preferably Mulassano Bitter
1 dash saline solution (see Editor’s Note)
tonic water, preferably Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic, to top
Garnish: bay leaf
Directions
1. Combine the first five ingredients in a Collins glass and fill with ice.
2. Top with tonic water.
3. Garnish with a bay leaf.
Editor’s Note
To make the saline solution, combine 10 grams of kosher salt with 100 milliliters of water and stir until dissolved.