Allies Cocktail
The Allies Cocktail is a strong gin spirit-forward cocktail, herbal and tart on the palate. Stirred and served in a cocktail glass.
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 35 out of 100
- Sweet
- 7 out of 100
- Bitter
- 19 out of 100
- Herbal
- 88 out of 100
- Boozy
- 82 out of 100
How to make an Allies Cocktail
To make an Allies Cocktail, stir with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1 oz dry vermouth, 1 oz gin and 3 dashes Kummel.
You'll need
- Dry Vermouth1 oz
- Gin1 oz
- Kummel3 dashes
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Pour dry vermouth, gin and kummel into a mixing glass (any sturdy glass works).
- 3
Fill it with ice.
- 4
Stir for 20-30 seconds, until the outside is cold to the touch.
- 5
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why stir? Dry vermouth, gin and kummel are clear, so a gentle stir over ice chills and dilutes them without clouding the drink.
Allies Cocktail questions
What does an Allies Cocktail taste like?
Mostly herbal and tart, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 25% ABV once mixed.
How strong is an Allies Cocktail?
About 25% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between an Allies Cocktail and a Martini?
Both use dry vermouth and gin. The Allies Cocktail adds Kummel. The Martini is the stronger of the two.
Should an Allies Cocktail be shaken or stirred?
Stirred. Dry vermouth, gin and kummel are clear, so stirring chills it while keeping it silky; shaking would cloud it with tiny bubbles.
What glass do you serve an Allies Cocktail in?
A cocktail glass.