Cocktail of the Month – February, 2025

February 7, 2025

THE KISS

Cozy up with a romantic cocktail this February; it is the month of love, after all. The Kiss comes to us from Brian Miller, self-proclaimed pirate/bartender and owner of Midtown’s The Polynesian Tiki bar. Miller earned his stripes/war paint at some of NYC’s most venerable cocktail bars — Pouring Ribbons, Pegu Club and Death & Co. But he’s obviously a romantic at heart as his favorite album is Bruce Springsteen’s Tunnel of Love.

Serving: 1

INGREDIENTS

2 ounces gin
3/4 ounce Dubonnet rouge
3/4 ounce sweet vermouth
1/4 ounce Luxardo maraschino liqueur

DIRECTIONS

1. Add the gin, Dubonnet Rouge, sweet vermouth and maraschino liqueur to a mixing glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.
2. Strain into a cocktail glass. 
3. Garnish with an apple slice fan.
(Courtesy of liquor.com)

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