Cocktail
Third Degree
How to make a Third Degree cocktail - a dry Martini relative of plenty of gin, dry vermouth and a bold splash of absinthe. Spirit-forward and intense.
4 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
CoupeGlass
1Serving(s)
The Third Degree is a dry Martini relative with bite: plenty of gin, dry vermouth and a bold splash of absinthe. Spirit-forward, clear and intense - a drink that lives up to its name after the police interrogation.
Instructions
- Fill a mixing glass with ice cubes.
- Add gin, dry vermouth and absinthe.
- Stir cold for about 20 to 30 seconds.
- Strain into a pre-chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a lemon zest and serve.
Garnish: Lemon zest
Pro tip: The Third Degree can take more absinthe than most classics - but work up to it slowly, as the anise note quickly takes over.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Third Degree mean?
The name winks at a police interrogation - the bold splash of absinthe gives the drink its unrelenting intensity.
How does the Third Degree differ from a Martini?
It is basically a gin Martini with noticeably more dry vermouth and a striking splash of absinthe.
Which gin is best?
A bold London Dry Gin holds up well against the absinthe and provides a clear, dry flavor profile.
Ingredients
- Gin6 cl
- Dry vermouth (Vermouth Dry)3 cl
- Absinthe1 bar spoon
- Lemon zest1 piece
- Ice cubesas needed
