Metropolitan Recipe

Experience the vibrant zest of the Metropolitan Cocktail, a sophisticated drink recipe straight from Ben Reed's 'Cool Cocktails.' This easy-to-make cocktail is perfect for a stylish evening. The key? That incredible orange zest! Get ready to impress.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 154.9 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Metropolitan

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How to Make Metropolitan

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add the gin, dry vermouth, orange liqueur, and orange bitters to the shaker.
  3. Close the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
  5. Express the oils from a wide strip of orange peel over the drink by gently twisting the peel above the glass, then drop the peel into the drink.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g