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Income Tax Cocktail

Gin
Drink: Income Tax Cocktail

It’s tax season, so what better way to celebrate than with a cocktail? The Income Tax is a citrus-forward, flavorful drink whose key ingredients include gin, dry and sweet vermouth, freshly squeezed orange juice, and bitters. It is simple, boozy concoction to help get you through Tax Day.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. gin
  • 3/4 oz. dry vermouth
  • 3/4 oz. sweet vermouth
  • 3/4 oz. freshly squeezed orange juice from 1 orange
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
  • Garnish: orange wheel (optional)

Preparation

  1. Add gin, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, orange juice, and bitters to an ice-filled cocktail shaker.
  2. Shake until well-chilled.
  3. Strain into a cocktail glass.
  4. Garnish with an orange wheel and serve.

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