The cocktail notebook · Gin
Casino
Old Tom gin, maraschino and orange bitters. A advanced comparison study made by shake and strain.
- Base
- Old Tom gin
- Method
- Shake & Strain
- Glass
- Rocks glass
- Yield
- One drink
Recipe reference: IBA reference recipe. Fresh serving ice is separate from shaking ice.
Casino recipe
1 serving · IBA reference recipeMillilitres control this recipe. US fluid ounces are rounded to the nearest quarter ounce for convenience and are not a different recipe ratio. Dashes, spoons, leaves and other non-liquid measures are listed as written.
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 40 ml≈ 1.25 US fl oz | Old Tom gin |
| 10 ml≈ 0.25 US fl oz | Luxardo maraschino liqueur |
| 10 ml≈ 0.25 US fl oz | fresh lemon juice |
| 2 dashes | orange bitters |
Ice: Fresh cubed serving ice. Garnish: 1 lemon zest and 1 maraschino cherry.
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How to make it
- Chill the serving glass and confirm the exact products and any dietary requirements.
- Measure all recipe ingredients into a shaker with fresh ice.
- Shake to mix and chill; strain onto fresh ice in the serving glass.
- Apply the specified garnish using clean tools; serve promptly.
Why it works: Old Tom gin is the specified base. Compare this rocks-served recipe with the served-up Aviation without assuming all gin-and-maraschino drinks are interchangeable.
Common mistakes, useful fixes
Unrecorded substitution
Disclose the change and use an approved variation; do not call it the exact reference.
Inconsistent finish
check the exact measures, products and preparation sequence.
Unclear guest expectation
explain this specification before preparing.
Serving the guest
What to tell the guest
Old Tom gin, maraschino and orange bitters. Disclose the change and use an approved variation; do not call it the exact reference.
Dietary and product checks
Check all exact product labels and relevant guest restrictions; no generic recipe guarantees safety.
Variations
- Any variant must be named and recorded. Disclose the change and use an approved variation; do not call it the exact reference.
Where does the Casino come from?
Origin: Origin not yet verified in this edition. (Origin not yet verified in this edition)
The cited IBA page establishes this modern reference recipe, not a definitive country, inventor or date. This lesson keeps those historical questions open rather than repeating an unsupported origin tale. Its learning purpose is specific: Old Tom gin is the specified base. Compare this rocks-served recipe with the served-up Aviation without assuming all gin-and-maraschino drinks are interchangeable.
Casino questions
What is the key decision in this study?
Old Tom gin is the specified base. Compare this rocks-served recipe with the served-up Aviation without assuming all gin-and-maraschino drinks are interchangeable.
Only London dry gin is stocked.
Disclose the change and use an approved variation; do not call it the exact reference.
From a recipe to a repeatable skill
Learn the method behind the order.
Casino is an optional reference recipe in Advanced Cocktails & Refined Bar Service. Overlaps gin, citrus and maraschino work; retain as an optional comparative specification.
The course is free. An optional paid certificate tests knowledge in an online exam; it is not an observed practical assessment or an accredited bartending qualification.