Turf Cocktail
The Turf Cocktail is a strong gin spirit-forward cocktail, herbal and bitter on the palate. Stirred and served in a cocktail glass.
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 35 out of 100
- Sweet
- 6 out of 100
- Bitter
- 54 out of 100
- Herbal
- 91 out of 100
- Boozy
- 82 out of 100
How to make a Turf Cocktail
To make a Turf Cocktail, stir with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1 oz dry vermouth, 1 oz gin, 1 dash Anis and 2 dashes Bitters. Garnish with orange peel.
You'll need
- Dry Vermouth1 oz
- Gin1 oz
- Anis1 dash
- Bitters2 dashes
- Orange peelgarnish
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Pour dry vermouth, gin, anis and bitters 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.
- 6
Garnish with an orange twist.
Why stir? Dry vermouth, gin and anis are clear, so a gentle stir over ice chills and dilutes them without clouding the drink.
Turf Cocktail questions
What does a Turf Cocktail taste like?
Mostly herbal and bitter, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 25% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Turf Cocktail?
About 25% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Turf Cocktail and a Boomerang?
Both use dry vermouth, gin and Bitters. The Turf Cocktail adds Anis, while the Boomerang uses Maraschino liqueur. The Boomerang is the stronger of the two.
Should a Turf Cocktail be shaken or stirred?
Stirred. Dry vermouth, gin and anis are clear, so stirring chills it while keeping it silky; shaking would cloud it with tiny bubbles.
What glass do you serve a Turf Cocktail in?
A cocktail glass.