Classic

Bloodhound

5 min.Gin

Muddle fresh strawberries in a mixing glass to release their juice and aroma.
1
Add 4.5 cl Old Tom gin, 1.5 cl sweet vermouth, and 1.5 cl dry vermouth to the mixing glass.
2
Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir well until properly chilled and diluted.
3
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
4
Garnish with a fresh strawberry on the rim or dropped in the glass.
5

United States
Origin
The Bloodhound cocktail was first documented in Tom Bullock's The Ideal Bartender (1917). Its name likely references the bloodhound dog breed, known for its keen sense of smell, symbolizing the cocktail's aromatic complexity. The use of Old Tom gin, a sweeter style of gin popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, sets this original recipe apart from later variations.
History
The original recipe calls for muddling fresh strawberries, providing a fresh fruity note uncommon in earlier gin cocktails. Harry Craddock's 1930 version changes the base spirit to dry gin and increases vermouth proportions, reflecting shifting tastes. Modern interpretations often add maraschino liqueur or strawberry liqueur, creating a sweeter and more layered flavor profile.
Trivia
Cured Meats, Soft Cheeses, Light Appetizers
Pairings
The Ideal Bartender
Source