Princeton
Description
Princeton is a classic cocktail born from the exquisite combination of gin and port wine. Orange bitters serve as an accent, creating complex and sophisticated flavors. Befitting its academic name, it is beloved as a drink that gives an intellectual and elegant impression.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States （1940年代）
Introduced in David Embry's 1948 work 'The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks' and established as a classic gin-based cocktail. By bearing the name of the academic city Princeton, it became beloved as a cocktail that gives an intellectual and sophisticated impression.
Birth Date Meaning
A person with childlike wonder and curiosity
The name Princeton symbolizes academic curiosity and thirst for knowledge, representing an attitude of always seeking to learn new things
Famous Quotes
- 「A magical combination that makes gin-haters drink gin and port-haters drink port」- Classic Bartender
Trivia
- A historical cocktail recorded in David Embry's 'The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks' in 1948
- Not directly related to Princeton University, but beloved as a cocktail with academic atmosphere
- Developed as a recipe to make gin more palatable for gin haters
- Using port wine float technique creates beautiful layered visuals
- Orange bitters serve as an accent, creating complex and elegant flavors
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Gin - 60 ml
- Ruby Port - 22 ml
- Orange Bitters - 3 dashes
Instructions:
- Fill mixing glass with ice
- Add gin and orange bitters
- Stir gently with bar spoon
- Strain into cocktail glass
- Slowly pour port wine along the glass wall to float
- Garnish with lemon zest or orange wedge
- Serve immediately