Cocktail
Journalist
How to make a Journalist - the complex gin cocktail with two vermouths, curacao, lemon and bitters. An elegant classic from the 1930s.
4 minPrep time
mediumDifficulty
CoupeGlass
1Serving(s)
The Journalist is a finely balanced gin cocktail from the Savoy Cocktail Book of 1930, uniting two types of vermouth with a hint of curacao, lemon and bitters. A complex, spirit-forward drink for lovers of classic flavours.
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass.
- Fill up with ice cubes.
- Stir cold for about 20 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Express a lemon twist over the glass and drop it in.
Garnish: Lemon twist
Pro tip: Stick to the small amounts of the secondary ingredients - the Journalist is a finely balanced drink where just one bar spoon too many tips the equilibrium.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Journalist come from?
The Journalist first appeared in 1930 in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book.
Why two types of vermouth?
The combination of dry and sweet vermouth creates balance: it blends dry bitterness with soft sweetness.
Is the Journalist stirred or shaken?
Since it consists mostly of clear, spirit-forward ingredients, it is classically stirred, not shaken.
Ingredients
- Gin5 cl
- Dry vermouth (Vermouth Dry)1 cl
- Sweet vermouth (Vermouth Rosso)1 cl
- Orange Curacao1 bar spoon
- Lemon juice1 bar spoon
- Angostura Bitters2 dashes
