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The Charleston is a beautifully balanced pre-Prohibition-era gin cocktail, blending equal parts gin, dry and sweet vermouth, cherry brandy, maraschino liqueur, and orange Curaçao.
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Combine the ½ oz gin, ½ oz cherry brandy, ½ oz dry vermouth, ½ oz Punt e Mes, ½ oz orange curaçao, and ½ oz maraschino liqueur in a mixing glass with ice and stir until well chilled.
Strain into a coupe.
No garnish.
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The Charleston is a beautifully balanced pre-Prohibition-era gin cocktail, blending equal parts gin, dry and sweet vermouth, cherry brandy, maraschino liqueur, and orange Curaçao. Floral, subtly fruity and elegant, it offers delicate complexity with a hint of ruby hue—ideal for a refined evening sip.
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