The oldest fine dining cocktail in America! The DELMONICO SPECIAL @AndersErickson
The oldest fine dining cocktail in America! The DELMONICO SPECIAL  @AndersErickson
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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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

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00:00 Intro
00:31 The History
03:35 The Booze
04:45 The Recipe
05:56 Sips & Sign Off
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