Addison
The Addison is a strong gin spirit-forward cocktail, herbal and sweet on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Sweet
- 74 out of 100
- Bitter
- 59 out of 100
- Herbal
- 83 out of 100
- Boozy
- 75 out of 100
How to make an Addison
To make an Addison, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 2¼ oz gin and 2¼ oz vermouth.
You'll need
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Add gin and vermouth to a cocktail shaker.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 4
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? A hard shake chills the drink quickly and blends everything evenly.
Addison questions
What does an Addison taste like?
Mostly herbal and sweet, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 22% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Addison?
About 22% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between an Addison and a Lone Tree Cocktail?
Both use gin and vermouth. The Addison is shaken and served in a cocktail glass; the Lone Tree Cocktail is stirred and served in a cocktail glass. The Lone Tree Cocktail is the stronger of the two.
Should an Addison be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: a hard shake chills and dilutes it quickly.
What glass do you serve an Addison in?
A cocktail glass.