Bronx (cocktail)

A cocktail made with gin, vermouth, and orange juice

A classic Bronx cocktail served in a coupe glass.

The Bronx cocktail is a classic cocktail that combines gin, vermouth, and orange juice. It is one of the early 20th-century cocktails that gained popularity in the United States, particularly in New York City.

History

The Bronx cocktail is believed to have been created in the early 1900s. It is often attributed to Johnnie Solon, a bartender at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. The cocktail was named after the Bronx Zoo, as Solon reportedly visited the zoo and was inspired to create a drink that was "as wild as the Bronx."

Ingredients

The traditional ingredients for a Bronx cocktail include:

• 1 1/2 ounces of gin
• 1/4 ounce of dry vermouth
• 1/4 ounce of sweet vermouth
• 1 ounce of orange juice

Preparation

To prepare a Bronx cocktail:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the gin, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, and orange juice.
3. Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
5. Garnish with an orange twist, if desired.

Variations

There are several variations of the Bronx cocktail, which may include different proportions of the ingredients or additional elements such as bitters. Some bartenders may also experiment with different types of gin or vermouth to create unique flavors.

Related pages

• Cocktail
• Gin
• Vermouth
• Orange juice
• List of cocktails