20th Century
Classic | Sour | from Anders Erickson
The 20th century is a cocktail created in 1937 by a British bartender named C.A. Tuck, and named in honor of the celebrated 20th Century Limited train which ran between New York City and Chicago from 1902 until 1967. The recipe was first published in 1937 in the Café Royal Cocktail Book by William J Tarling, President of the United Kingdom Bartenders' Guild and head bartender at the Café Royal.
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 oz / 19 ml 1.125 oz / 28 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml | Gin | Martin Miller’s |
| 0.75 oz / 19 ml 1.125 oz / 28 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml | Cocchi Americano | Cocchi Americano |
| 0.75 oz / 19 ml 1.125 oz / 28 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml | White Crème de Cacao | Marie Brizard |
| 0.75 oz / 19 ml 1.125 oz / 28 ml 1.5 oz / 37.5 ml 2.25 oz / 56.5 ml | Fresh Lemon Juice |
Notes
- Method: Shaken
- Pour: Double Strain
- Glassware: Nick & Nora
- Garnish: Cocktail Cherry optional
- Special Prep:
- OPTIONAL: 1 bar spoon Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao added to the glass and placed in the freezer to solidify
