Cocktail
Income Tax
How to make an Income Tax cocktail - the classic Bronx with a dash of Angostura made from gin, vermouth and orange juice. A fruity, aromatic aperitif.
5 minPrep time
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1Serving(s)
The Income Tax is the elegant upgrade of the Bronx: gin, two types of vermouth and fresh orange juice, rounded off with a dash of Angostura. A fruity, aromatic aperitif from the Prohibition era that, despite its dry name, tastes wonderfully approachable.
Instructions
- Add the gin, both vermouths and the orange juice to a shaker.
- Add the dashes of Angostura.
- Top up with ice cubes and shake vigorously.
- Strain into a prechilled coupe.
- Garnish with an orange zest and serve.
Garnish: Orange zest
Pro tip: Freshly squeezed orange juice makes the decisive difference - juice from the carton tastes noticeably flatter and too sweet.
Frequently asked questions
What distinguishes the Income Tax from the Bronx?
The Income Tax is essentially a Bronx with an extra dash of Angostura Bitters, which gives it more depth and spice.
Which gin works best?
A classic London Dry Gin is ideal, as its juniper note nicely balances the fruity orange juice.
Why the unusual name?
The cocktail dates from the Prohibition era of the 1920s and tongue-in-cheek bears the name of the newly introduced income tax of the time.
Ingredients
- Gin4.5 cl
- Dry vermouth (Vermouth Dry)1.5 cl
- Red vermouth (Vermouth Rosso)1.5 cl
- Fresh orange juice3 cl
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
- Ice cubesas needed
