The Bronx is an early 20th-century American cocktail often described as a perfect marriage between a classic Martini and a Perfect Manhattan, with the addition of fresh orange juice. Though its origin is debated, it is widely credited to Johnnie Solon of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York around 1900. It quickly became one of the world's most popular cocktails before Prohibition, prized for its bright, refreshing flavor profile that bridges the botanical notes of gin with the herbaceousness of vermouth, all lifted by fresh citrus.
The Bronx Ingredients
- 2 oz London Dry Gin
- 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth
- 1/2 oz Dry Vermouth
- 1/2 oz Fresh Orange Juice
How to Make The Bronx
- Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake well until the mixture is thoroughly chilled and diluted.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass.
- Garnish with an expressed orange peel twist or a small orange wedge.
The "Perfect" style (using both sweet and dry vermouths) gives the Bronx its complex, balanced character. The key to the best version of this drink is always using freshly squeezed orange juice.
The Bronx Riff
For an extra layer of complexity that leans into the aromatic notes, add 1 dash of orange bitters to the shaker before mixing.
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