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NO. 1009 · A CLASSIC HOUSE SPEC

Cardinale

Gin, dry vermouth, and a restrained measure of Campari. Quietly regal.

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The glass
Coupe glass
The method
Stirred
With ingredients ready
3 min · Easy
Reference-backed

Our house measures and instructions. No tasting by The Drink Place has been recorded.

What this means
Recipe basis
Ingredient reference: International Bartenders Association. Our house measures may differ.
Preparation
Complete measured ingredients and instructions. No individual editorial method review is recorded.
House tasting
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Cardinale serving suggestion
Gin · AperitivoA SMALL OCCASION, BEAUTIFULLY CONSIDERED

THE QUIET PREPARATION

Before the first pour.

3 min mixing
with ingredients ready

Set out coupe glass for each drink. Keep the tools and prepared ingredients within reach.

The tools
  • Jigger or graduated measure
  • Mixing glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Cocktail strainer
  • Peeler
  • Kitchen scale

A PROPER POUR BEGINS HERE

The ingredients.

  • 40 ml
  • 20 ml
  • 10 ml
  • 1

Exact measures for one drink. Fresh ice is part of the method.

US fluid ounces convert the exact milliliter specification and round to three decimal places.

A LITTLE CEREMONY

The method.

  1. Prepare your glass

    Fill a clean coupe glass for each serving with ice and water to chill it while you mix. Empty it before pouring.

  2. Measure, then stir

    Measure one serving of the liquid ingredients and bitters into a mixing glass. Add 180 g of cubed ice. Stir smoothly until the glass feels very cold. Repeat with fresh mixing ice for each serving.

    Stir smoothly

    Move the spoon around the inside of the glass so the ice turns as a group. Follow the recipe’s time or cold-glass cue. Use the stated strainer if the mixing ice stays behind.

  3. Strain with care

    Hold the ice back with a strainer and pour into the prepared coupe glass.

  4. The finishing touch

    Add the measured garnish and serve immediately.