INCOME TAX COCKTAIL

INCOME TAX COCKTAIL

Here’s a classic and elegant Income Tax Cocktail — a vintage gin-based drink that’s smooth, aromatic, and just a little bit bitter, perfect for sipping after a long day (perhaps even tax day!). 🍸💼

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💰 INCOME TAX COCKTAIL

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin

• ¾ oz fresh orange juice

• ¼ oz sweet vermouth

• ¼ oz dry vermouth

• 2 dashes Angostura bitters

• Orange twist or slice, for garnish

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🍸 Instructions:

1. Fill a shaker with ice.

2. Add gin, orange juice, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, and bitters.

3. Shake well until the outside of the shaker feels cold (about 10–15 seconds).

4. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

5. Garnish with an orange twist or slice for a bright citrus aroma.

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🍊 Flavor Profile:

The Income Tax Cocktail balances the botanical sharpness of gin, the citrus sweetness of orange juice, and the smooth complexity of vermouth, with just a touch of bitterness from the Angostura.
It’s often described as a “Bronx Cocktail with bitters.”

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🕰️ History:

This cocktail dates back to the Prohibition era (1920s–1930s). Legend says it was named “Income Tax” because of the added bitters — representing the “bitterness” of paying taxes!

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💡 Tips & Variations:

• Use London Dry gin for a crisp, classic flavor or Old Tom gin for a softer, slightly sweeter touch.

• If you like it less tart, reduce the orange juice to ½ oz.

• Serve it up (no ice) in a coupe glass for a refined presentation.

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🧾 Summary (Quick Recipe Card):

Income Tax Cocktail
🥃 2 oz gin
🍊 ¾ oz orange juice
🍷 ¼ oz sweet vermouth
🍸 ¼ oz dry vermouth
🧂 2 dashes Angostura bitters
Shake with ice → strain → garnish with orange twist.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 dash Angostura Bitters
• juice of 1/2 orange
• 1/2 French or Italian dry Vermouth (or 1/4 each)
• 1/2 Dry Gin

INSTRUCTIONS
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with cracked ice and shake. Pour into a chilled cocktail glass.