The Modern Cocktail

Name: The Modern Cocktail
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Scotch Whiskey; 1 1/2 oz Sloe Gin; 1/2 oz Lemon juice; 1/2 oz Simple syrup; 1 dash Orange bitters

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Ingredients

1 1/2 oz Scotch Whiskey

1 1/2 oz Sloe Gin

1/2 oz Lemon juice

1/2 oz Simple syrup

1 dash Orange bitters

Garnishes

1 whole Cherry

Glass

Coupe

Preparation

Add the lemon juice and sugar to a shaker and stir until sugar is dissolved. Add the scotch, sloe gin, absinthe and orange bitters with ice, and shake until well-chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail or coupe glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

History

The origins of The Modern Cocktail are unclear, but it is believed to have emerged in the early 21st century as a response to the trend of reinventing classic cocktails. It has since become a popular drink among mixologists and cocktail enthusiasts, who appreciate its creative approach to mixology and its unique, contemporary flavor.