Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Today’s cocktail is the Delmonico Special! This one dates back to the 1800s at Delmonico’s Restaurant in New York City. Delmonico’s rich history dates back 200 years. It’s considered to be the first fine dining restaurant in the US, and gave us dishes like Eggs Benedict, Baked Alaska, Wedge Salad, and Delmonico Stake. It also gave us this classic gin-based cocktail that’s balanced with cognac and vermouth. Give this recipe a try if you enjoy a Martinez or a Wet Martini. Cheers!
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The Booze: 3:35
The Recipe: 4:45
Sips & Sign Off: 5:56
THE DELMONICO SPECIAL COCKTAIL 4:58
1 oz. (30 ml) Plymouth Navy Strength Gin
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Maison Rouge VSOP Cognac
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Dolin Blanc Vermouth de Chambéry
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Expressed orange oil and peel for garnish
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00:00 Intro
00:31 The History
03:35 The Booze
04:45 The Recipe
05:56 Sips & Sign Off
Get your bottles at House of Bitter Bear 👉 houseofbitterbear.com
Today’s cocktail is the Delmonico Special! This one dates back to the 1800s at Delmonico’s Restaurant in New York City. Delmonico’s rich history dates back 200 years. It’s considered to be the first fine dining restaurant in the US, and gave us dishes like Eggs Benedict, Baked Alaska, Wedge Salad, and Delmonico Stake. It also gave us this classic gin-based cocktail that’s balanced with cognac and vermouth. Give this recipe a try if you enjoy a Martinez or a Wet Martini. Cheers!
Try my grenadine & falernum 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/cocktail-syrups/products/anders-bar-cart-essentials-grenadine-falernum
Don’t forget the merch! 👉 gatherandset.com/collections/anders-erickson-collection
Join us on Patreon 👉 patreon.com/anderserickson
My newsletter: anderserickson.com
Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨
TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
The History: 0:31
The Booze: 3:35
The Recipe: 4:45
Sips & Sign Off: 5:56
THE DELMONICO SPECIAL COCKTAIL 4:58
1 oz. (30 ml) Plymouth Navy Strength Gin
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Maison Rouge VSOP Cognac
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Cocchi Vermouth di Torino
1/2 oz. (15 ml) Dolin Blanc Vermouth de Chambéry
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Expressed orange oil and peel for garnish
THE TOOLS
To The Bar Mat: https://rb.gy/ds3osd
My workhorse double jigger: amzn.to/3lmmKrK
My favorite mixing glass: amzn.to/45nvvvq
Bar spoon: gatherandset.com/collections/bar-tools/products/harrison-weighted-bar-spoon
Julep strainer: amzn.to/3mymEyA
Dasher bottles: amzn.to/3iKjbNE
Garnish clips (mini clothes pins): amzn.to/3g0Mjib
Angled Nick & Nora Glass: gatherandset.com/products/raye-angled-crystal-nick-nora-glasses-set-of-2?_pos=1&_sid=849ebe62e&_ss=r
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
Special thanks to our top-tier patrons:
Adam Greetis
Brandon Carey
Randy Calegari
Michael Cooney
Matthew Crowley
Kevin
Dzomery
Derek Patstone
Rick Turoczy
Al Gailey
Joshua Penley
Sheri Muilenburg
Connie & Rob Chapin
Chris Roberts
Howard Pollack
Bruce Stark
Brian Gordon
David Byrne
Randall Randall
Nick
D Pilaitis
Filip Sodic
Scott Maclean
Follow Me:
Instagram: instagram.com/anderserickson
Facebook: facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails
Send stuff to:
Anders Erickson
PO Box 248
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202
00:00 Intro
00:31 The History
03:35 The Booze
04:45 The Recipe
05:56 Sips & Sign Off
