Sometimes, all you need to do in order to create a new cocktail is to add bitters to an old cocktail. The Income Tax is nothing more than a Bronx with bitters. But that's okay; the bitters add such a depth of flavor that the cocktail earns a new moniker.
The origins of this drink are obscure; it dates to no later than the 1920s, but otherwise, no one seems to know where or when it arose, or how it was named. Nevertheless, it's a tasty drink.
It's worth it for this drink to buy an actual gosh-darned orange and squeeze it fresh, by the way. The flavor's so much better than the stuff from a carton.
Recipe Details
Income Tax Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
1 1/2 ounces gin
3/4 ounce dry vermouth
3/4 ounce sweet vermouth
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice from 1 orange
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Garnish: orange wheel (optional)
Directions
Add gin, dry vermouth, sweet vermouth, orange juice, and bitters to an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake until well chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange wheel and serve.
Special Equipment
Cocktail shaker, cocktail strainer, citrus juicer
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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179 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
8g | Carbs |
0g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 1 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 179 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 5mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 8g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 0g | |
Vitamin C 12mg | 58% |
Calcium 6mg | 0% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 88mg | 2% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |