Ingredients: Served: Straight up: chilled, without ice. Drinkware: Cocktail glass. Method: Pour all ingredients into shaker with ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon twist and a maraschino cherry. Serve without a straw. 4 cl gin (Old Tom), 1 cl Maraschino, 1 cl fresh lemon juice, 2 dashes orange bitters

**Casino - Cocktail** Roll the dice on a classic with the **Casino Cocktail**, a delightful and balanced **Sour Cocktail** that's crisp, citrusy, and subtly flavored! This refined **Cocktail** brings together botanical Old Tom **Gin** with the nutty sweetness of **Maraschino Liqueur** (Luxardo), bright fresh **lemon juice** for vibrant **Citrus** and tartness, and aromatic **orange bitters**. It's a harmonious blend that's **Shaken** to perfection and **Served Up** in a chilled **Cocktail glass**. **Ingredients:** * 4 cl gin (Old Tom) * 1 cl Maraschino * 1 cl fresh lemon juice * 2 dashes orange bitters **Preparation:** 1. Chill your **Cocktail glass** thoroughly. 2. In a **cocktail shaker**, combine the Old Tom **gin**, **Maraschino Liqueur**, fresh **lemon juice**, and orange **bitters**. 3. Fill the shaker generously with ice cubes. 4. **Shake well** until the outside of the shaker is frosty and the liquid is thoroughly chilled. 5. **Strain** the mixture into your chilled **Cocktail glass**. 6. **Garnish** with a lemon twist and a maraschino cherry. 7. **Serve without a straw**. **Notes and Tips:** * Using Old Tom **Gin** provides a slightly sweeter, more aromatic base than London Dry, which works well with the **Maraschino Liqueur** and **Citrus**. * Using *freshly squeezed* **lemon juice** is essential for the proper **Citrus** and **Sour** balance. * Ensure you use a good quality **Maraschino Liqueur** (like Luxardo) and fresh orange **bitters**. * Shaking well is key to proper chilling and slight dilution when serving **Served Up**. * The specified garnish of a lemon twist and maraschino cherry is classic and complements the flavors perfectly. * Serving without a straw is part of the traditional presentation, encouraging you to appreciate the aroma and chill of the drink directly from the glass. **History or Origin:** The **Casino Cocktail** is a classic from the pre-Prohibition era, first appearing in print sometime in the early 20th century, including being featured in Harry Craddock's famous *Savoy Cocktail Book* in 1930. Its blend of **Gin**, **Maraschino Liqueur**, **Citrus**, and **Bitters** fits the profile of many well-balanced **Cocktails** from that golden age. **Visual Description:** Served **Straight up** in a chilled **Cocktail glass**, the **Casino** is typically a pale yellow or clear drink. It looks clean, cool, and inviting. The classic garnish of a bright lemon twist and a red maraschino cherry provides a colorful accent and highlights the **Citrus** and fruit notes. **Conclusion:** For a crisp, balanced, and classic **Sour Cocktail** featuring **Gin**, **Maraschino Liqueur**, and vibrant **Citrus**, the **Casino** is a winning hand! Its delightful blend, **Shaken** and **Served Up**, is perfect for pre-dinner sipping or enjoying a moment of refined simplicity. Mix one up and enjoy this gem!