Twentieth Century recipe
A striking blend of gin, white creme de cacao, Lillet Blanc, and fresh lemon juice created to honor a legendary luxury passenger train.
Method: Shake ·
Glass: Coupe glass ·
Time: 3 min ·
Difficulty: Intermediate ·
Family: The Modern Classics Family
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz London Dry gin
- 0.75 oz Lillet Blanc (Aromatized wine)
- 0.75 oz White creme de cacao
- 0.75 oz Fresh lemon juice
How to make a Twentieth Century
- Chill a coupe glass in the freezer.
- Measure the gin, Lillet Blanc, white creme de cacao, and fresh lemon juice into a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with quality ice cubes.
- Shake vigorously for ten to twelve seconds until chilled.
- Strain the liquid into the chilled coupe glass and garnish with a lemon twist.
Garnish
Lemon twist
Pro tip
Express the lemon oils over the surface of the drink just before serving to accent the chocolate and botanical notes.
History of the Twentieth Century
C.A. Green invented this drink in 1937 at London's Cafe Royal. He named it after the famous 20th Century Limited passenger train connecting New York and Chicago.
Flavour profile
Citrus, Botanical, Chocolate, Crisp
Variations
- 21st Century — Substitutes reposado tequila for gin to add agave warmth and depth.
- Celery Century — Uses celery-infused gin to bring savory herbaceous qualities to the profile.
- 21st and Quarter Century — Introduces coconut rum and gentian liqueur for a tropical, bitter edge.
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