Don’t Give Up The Ship

Written By Daniel Zajic

DON’T GIVE UP THE SHIP

  • 1½ oz. / 45 ml. gin

  • ½ oz. / 15 ml. Cointreau

  • ½ oz. / 15 ml. Fernet Branca

  • ½ oz. / 15 ml. sweet vermouth

  • orange peel oil

METHOD
add all ingredients to mixing glass / stir with ice until chilled / strain into a coupe or Nick and Nora / express orange peel oil over the surface / garnish with orange twist

ABOUT
This classic cocktail dates back to 1941 where it was featured in Crosby Gaige's Cocktail Guide and Ladies' Companion. The name of the drink is a nod to a naval battle cry from the War of 1812 between Britain and the United States. I’ve seen some specs dial the Fernet down to a quarter ounce, but surprisingly, the Fernet did not bully the other ingredients here. Cheers y’all!

Daniel Zajic
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