Fifty Avenue
by Jim Romdall
Ingredients
1.5oz
0.5oz
Dolin Vermouth de Chambery Blanc
or another blanc or bianco vermouth
10drops
3dashes
1twist
Lemon(garnish)
Preparation
In a mixing glass, combine the ingredients with ice and stir until chilled. Strain into a stemmed glass. Twist a swatch of lemon peel over the drink and place it in the glass.
Glass
Coupe Glass
Ice
None
The Fifty Avenue is a bone-dry, aromatic martini variation with an herbal backbone. Gin leads with juniper clarity, while blanc vermouth adds subtle floral sweetness and Yellow Chartreuse contributes a whisper of honeyed complexity. A measured dose of absinthe lingers in the background, its anise character threading through the drink without overwhelming, while lemon bitters sharpen the finish and keep everything crisp.