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Arsenic and Old Lace recipe
StirredCoupeNo ice27% ABV
The Arsenic and Old Lace is a stirred gin cocktail, made with gin, dry vermouth, crème de violette and more, served in a coupe. It is spirit-forward.
A 1940s Martini variation with crème de violette and absinthe, named after the comic play and film.
Arsenic and Old Lace ingredients
| Gin | 45 ml (1½ oz) |
| Dry vermouth | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Crème de violette | 7.5 ml (¼ oz) |
| Absinthe | 5 ml (¼ oz) |
How to make an Arsenic and Old Lace
- Add everything to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
- Stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Lemon twist
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Arsenic and Old Lace: quick answers
- How strong is a Arsenic and Old Lace?
- About 27% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 20 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Arsenic and Old Lace?
- About 160 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Arsenic and Old Lace served in?
- A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Arsenic and Old Lace have?
- 4 in total: gin, dry vermouth, crème de violette and absinthe.
