Bronx recipe
A turn-of-the-century classic bridging bracing gin with bright fresh orange juice.
Method: Shake ·
Glass: Coupe glass ·
Time: 3 min ·
Difficulty: Beginner ·
Family: The Martini Family
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz London Dry gin
- 1/2 oz Dry vermouth
- 1/2 oz Sweet red vermouth
- 1 oz Fresh orange juice (strain pulp for a clean appearance)
How to make a Bronx
- Chill a coupe glass in the freezer or with ice water.
- Add the gin, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, and fresh orange juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 10 to 12 seconds to chill and aerate the citrus.
- Double strain the mixture into the chilled coupe glass.
- Express the oils from an orange twist over the surface and discard or perch on the rim.
Garnish
Orange twist
Pro tip
Use freshly squeezed Valencia oranges rather than bottled juice to maintain the crisp acid balance against the vermouths.
History of the Bronx
Created around 1901 by bartender Johnnie Solon at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City, the Bronx quickly became one of the world's most popular pre-Prohibition cocktails, though some accounts attribute its naming to a visiting zoo patron. Modern bartenders still keep Bronx in circulation because the recipe shows a clear point of view without needless decoration.
Flavour profile
Citrusy, Herbaceous, Balanced
Variations
- Silver Bronx — Add one fresh egg white to the shaker before dry shaking to create a velvety, frothy texture.
- Golden Bronx — Substitute the whole orange with just the fresh egg yolk, adding richness and a silky mouthfeel.
- Dubonnet Bronx — Replace the sweet vermouth with an equal measure of Dubonnet Rouge for a deeper herbal fruit note.
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