CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1920–1933
Mary Garden
Dubonnet, dry vermouth and a touch of maraschino: a low-alcohol aperitif named for the Belle Époque soprano.
1920sHistorical classicNeeds verification
The Mary Garden is named for the Scottish-American soprano Mary Garden, one of the most famous opera stars of the early twentieth century. It appears in the Savoy Cocktail Book as a gin-and-vermouth drink with a floral, bittersweet profile. Its creator and first appearance remain uncertain, and it is now one of the rarer Savoy recipes.
THE RECIPELight, grapey and gently bitter
Ingredients
- Dubonnet Rouge45 ml
- Dry vermouth30 ml
- Maraschino liqueur5 ml
- Orange bitters1 dash
- Cherryto garnish
Method
Stir the Dubonnet, vermouth, maraschino and bitters with ice until chilled. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a cherry.
Cocktail glass · no ice · cherry