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Tuxedo No. 2 recipe
Also known as Turf Club
StirredCoupeNo ice24% ABV
The Tuxedo No. 2 is a stirred gin cocktail, made with gin, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur and more, served in a coupe. It is spirit-forward.
The Savoy’s version of the Tuxedo, a Martini with maraschino and a breath of absinthe.
Tuxedo No. 2 ingredients
| Gin | 45 ml (1½ oz) |
| Dry vermouth | 45 ml (1½ oz) |
| Maraschino liqueur | 7.5 ml (¼ oz) |
| Absinthe | 1 dash |
| Orange bitters | 2 dashes |
How to make a Tuxedo No. 2
- 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 and a cherry.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Lemon twist and a cherry
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Tuxedo No. 2: quick answers
- How strong is a Tuxedo No. 2?
- About 24% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 23 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a Tuxedo No. 2?
- About 200 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a Tuxedo No. 2 served in?
- A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a Tuxedo No. 2 have?
- 5 in total: gin, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, absinthe and orange bitters. Simple enough to make at home.
