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Alaska Cocktail

Classic Alaska Cocktail Recipe

A three-ingredient classic to add to your cocktail repertoire.

The Martinez, the Gibson, the Vesper—all close associates of the Martini, and they’ve also all experienced warmer welcomes during the classic cocktail revival than the pale gold Alaska. The Alaska cocktail first appeared in print in 1913, calling for Old Tom gin, yellow Chartreuse and a dash of orange bitters. Fast-forward to 1930, and the bitters had been dropped and Old Tom replaced with dry gin, as the recipe was written in The Savoy Cocktail Book. Close to a century later, herbaceous flavors are back in vogue and the botanical-forward Alaska has followed suit. At Louisville’s Proof on Main, the Alaska is added yearly to the bar’s Repeal Day menu, and they adhere to the Savoy proportions while also including the orange bitters.

Ingredients

  • 1½ oz. dry gin
  • ½ oz. yellow Chartreuse
  • 1 dash orange bitters (optional)
  • Tools:barspoon, strainer
  • Glass:coupe
  • Garnish:lemon twist (optional)

Preparation

Combine all of the ingredients in an ice-filled mixing glass and stir until chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe, and if using, express a lemon twist over the drink, then use as a garnish.

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