About the Tuxedo cocktail
The Tuxedo is a classic gin cocktail closely related to the Martini, usually made with gin, dry vermouth, maraschino liqueur, absinthe, and bitters. It drinks dry and elegant, with the crisp structure of a Martini plus extra botanical, herbal, and subtle fruit notes that make it feel a little more ornate.
The cocktail was created at and named after the Tuxedo Club in Tuxedo Park, New York, in the late 1800s. The name is often confused with the formal suit, but both the drink and the American use of the word “tuxedo” trace back to the same place and era. With several variations around the bitters and proportions, the Tuxedo is a great classic to explore if you enjoy dry gin cocktails with a little extra complexity.
