The Improved Cocktail is a classic drink recipe first published by Jerry Thomas in his 1876 Bon Vivant's Companion book. Made from whiskey, absinthe, Boker's bitters, maraschino liqueur and gum syrup, and served in a chilled cocktail glass garnished with a lemon peel.
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Improved Cocktail Recipe

The Improved Cocktail is a classic drink recipe first published by Jerry Thomas in his 1876 Bon Vivant's Companion book. Made from whiskey, absinthe, Boker's bitters, maraschino liqueur and gum syrup, and served in a chilled cocktail glass garnished with a lemon peel.

Ingredients

Directions

  • Shake all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker.
  • Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  • Squeeze a lemon peel over the glass to release the oils, then add it for garnish.

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The Improved Cocktail is a classic drink recipe first published by Jerry Thomas in his 1876 Bon Vivant's Companion book. Made from whiskey, absinthe, Boker's bitters, maraschino liqueur and gum syrup, and served in a chilled cocktail glass garnished with a lemon peel.

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