1934 Martini Cocktail

We re-invented this cocktail for Euro final in 2021, when England played Italy.
In 1934, England beat then world cup winners Italy at Highbury 3-2. In those days, the relatively new Dry Martini competed with the original more popular Martini Cocktail. This cocktail rose to popularity in the roaring twenties, it was sweeter as it used Old Tom Gin & italian vermouth which at the time had ‘dainty pale gold tint‘, like our No.1 Amber Limon today.
In the thirties, the Savoy used to make a 'Special' version with orange flowers which also feature in today's No.1 Amber Limon vermouth.
So to make a 'Special' Martini Cocktail reminiscent of 1934 but with more English support follow the instructions below..

Ingredients (serves 1)

• 6oml London Vermouth Company No.1 Amber Limon

• 60ml Old Tom Gin

• a dash of Angostura bitters

How to make:

1. Chill coupe glasses with ice or in a freezer

2. Add No.1 Amber Limon & Old Tom Gin into a mixing glass

3. Stir vigorously over ice.

4. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

5. Twist lemon peel zest side down over the glass to release oils then garnish.

*We like to use Old Tom Gins from London like those from Portobello Road Gin, Hayman's of London or Two Birds Artisan Spirits.