Churchill
A sophisticated Scotch sour named after British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Cointreau and sweet vermouth add citrus sweetness while lime juice provides bright acidity.
- 1½ ozblended scotch whisky
- ½ ozcointreau
- ½ ozsweet vermouth
- ½ ozlime juice
- Orange twistgarnish
- 1Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice.
- 2Shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds until well chilled.
- 3Double strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 4Express an orange twist over the drink and place on rim or drop in.
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The Churchill cocktail was created by legendary bartender Joe Gilmore during his tenure at The American Bar in London's Savoy Hotel. First published in 1939 in Esquire magazine, the drink honors two-time British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, whose preferred spirit was Scotch whisky. Gilmore specifically called for Cointreau in his original recipe. Ironically, Churchill himself rarely drank cocktails, preferring his Scotch heavily watered down. When presented with the drink, Churchill reportedly gifted Gilmore one of his Cuban cigars.
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