Ingredients
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3 cl of gin
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1,5 cl of sweet vermouth
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1 cl of dry vermouth
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1,5 cl of orange juice
Directions
The Bronx is a classic gin cocktail with a surprisingly layered flavor. Gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth and fresh orange juice come together in a drink that is aromatic, citrusy and smooth, with enough freshness to keep the vermouth from becoming heavy.
The gin brings juniper and botanicals, sweet vermouth adds spice and roundness, while dry vermouth gives the cocktail a sharper herbal edge. Fresh orange juice ties everything together with acidity, fruit and a gentle sweetness.
The Bronx appeared in the United States at the beginning of the 20th century and quickly became one of the best-known cocktails associated with New York. Its exact inventor is still debated, but the classic formula has remained remarkably simple: gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth and orange juice.
It is an excellent aperitif, especially when made with freshly squeezed orange juice and a dry, aromatic gin.
Bronx cocktail ingredients and doses
- 3 cl of gin
- 1.5 cl of sweet vermouth
- 1 cl of dry vermouth
- 1.5 cl of fresh orange juice
How to make the Bronx cocktail
Squeeze the orange and strain the juice. Pour the gin, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth and orange juice into a shaker filled with ice.
Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds, then fine strain into a well-chilled cocktail glass or coupe.
Garnish with an orange peel or a thin slice of orange.
For a slightly more aromatic version, you can add one dash of orange bitters, an ingredient that also appears in several historical and modern interpretations of the Bronx.
Bronx cocktail food pairings
The aromatic charge of the Bronx is perfect for red meat dishes, a delicious roast veal, tacos, curry chicken, shish kebab, parmigiana ravioli, spaghetti with clams, chicken tikka masala.
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