CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1920–1933
The Millionaire
Bourbon, Grand Marnier, grenadine and egg white, lifted with absinthe: a silky Prohibition-era sour.
1920sHistorical classicNeeds verification
The Millionaire is a gin sour enriched with sloe gin, apricot brandy and grenadine, recorded in the Savoy Cocktail Book in 1930. Its origins are obscure; the name suggests a rich, expensive drink at a time when such ingredients were luxuries. It remains a cult item among pre-war cocktail enthusiasts.
THE RECIPESilky, orange-scented and rich
Ingredients
- Bourbon60 ml
- Grand Marnier22.5 ml
- Absinthe7.5 ml
- Grenadine15 ml
- Lemon juice15 ml
- Egg white1
- Cherryto garnish
Method
Dry-shake the bourbon, Grand Marnier, absinthe, grenadine, lemon and egg white, then shake again with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe and garnish with a cherry.
Coupe · no ice · cherry