Classic
Bennett
3 min.Gin
Ingredients
- 6 cl
- 2.25 cl
- 2 dash
- CocktailGlass type
Step-by-step
- Fill a shaker half full of broken ice.1
- Add the Old Tom gin, fresh lime juice, and Angostura Bitters.2
- Shake well.3
- Strain into a cocktail glass.4
Flavor profile
- bitterherbalsour
Specs
- Origin
- The Bennett cocktail was named after a prominent landowner and millionaire in Chile, reflecting the drink's popularity in that region. Its ingredients, including Old Tom gin and Angostura Bitters, were commonly used in cocktails in the early 20th century.History
- The earliest known recipe for the Bennett cocktail appears in Robert Vermeire's 1922 book. Old Tom gin was a popular style of gin during the early 1900s, known for its slightly sweeter flavor compared to London Dry gin.Trivia
- Cocktails: How to Mix ThemSource