Saturday, September 5, 2009

☞ DRINK: The Harlem Cocktail


New York Magazine uncovered the recipe for this yellow, gin and pineapple juice cocktail that was served at the original Cotton Club. Photo by Sang An

Ingredients
3 small chunks ( 1/2 inch cubes) pineapple
1/4 ounce maraschino liquor
1 1/2 ounces Beefeater gin
1 ounce pineapple juice

Instructions
Using a wooden spoon, muddle the pineapple chunks with the maraschino liquor in a mixing glass. Add the gin, pineapple juice, and enough ice to fill an old-fashioned glass; shake briefly and vigorously; and pour, unstrained, into the glass. Serve with a stirrer.

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